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R23 DPC

2013 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests34 (26 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

110,655 mi
Last recorded110,655 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer82,352 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR23 DPC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

26 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 110,655 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2026 110,654 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2026 46,252 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 105,454 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 105,451 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 44,825 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 May 2024 100,545 miles
Fail 2 May 2024 100,545 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 43,247 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 94,850 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leak by hanger, centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 May 2023 94,848 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak Intake pipe split (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leak by hanger, centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 41,270 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 41,267 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 91,229 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 May 2022 91,223 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 39,744 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 86,816 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 37,375 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 82,638 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 36,411 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 77,254 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 33,823 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 33,820 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2018 70,492 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 31,261 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 63,269 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 27,032 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 22,630 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2016 54,725 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 54,723 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 May 2015 46,041 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 39,039 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 31,440 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 23,618 miles

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

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

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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R23 DPC is a 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 82,352 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 R23 DPC, 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 13 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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R23 DPC is a 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 July 2013.

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