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R45 KAW

2014 Mitsubishi Lancer

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

127,468 mi
Last recorded127,468 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer56,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR45 KAW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2014
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 127,468 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 127,150 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 126,401 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 124,671 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 122,366 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Aug 2014 122,341 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

radiator water leak

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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R45 KAW is a 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 56,774 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 R45 KAW, 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 12 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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R45 KAW is a 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 September 2014.

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