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PY52 KVR

2002 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

47,103 mi
Last recorded47,103 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer54,679 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY52 KVR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2019 47,103 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 145,569 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2018 145,568 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2011 144,917 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 144,917 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front number plate cracked

hand brake has little reserve travel

Fail 16 Feb 2011 144,906 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Indicator switch missing (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2010 138,171 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 130,864 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 130,864 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 123,903 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 112,267 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Lancer?

Based on 382,912 MOT tests across 33,260 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
5,235
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
33,260
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,095
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,710
position lamp(s) not working 4,694
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 4,425
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,236
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PY52 KVR is a 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 54,679 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Lancer fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,095 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PY52 KVR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Lancer typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 24 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PY52 KVR is a 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 27 November 2002.

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