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R480 MCW

2017 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,639 mi
Last recorded98,639 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer100,519 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR480 MCW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 9 May 2026 98,639 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

genral corrossion underbody

Pass 9 May 2025 98,376 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 98,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 96,968 miles

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 92,590 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 89,293 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 86,697 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 83,355 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 77,845 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 77,797 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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R480 MCW is a 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 100,519 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R480 MCW, 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 9 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R480 MCW registered?

R480 MCW is a 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 August 2017.

Is R480 MCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R480 MCW shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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