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R896 LVE

2017 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2024
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

139,737 mi
Last recorded139,737 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer100,519 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR896 LVE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023 139,737 miles

Nearside Front Upper top strut mounting signs of cracking ok for mot

Offside Front Upper strut top mounting signs of cracking ok for mot

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged pass at time of test (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 139,725 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper top strut mounting signs of cracking ok for mot

Offside Front Upper strut top mounting signs of cracking ok for mot

Pass 26 Jul 2022 139,349 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper mount starting to split (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged tyre tread starting to deform - passes at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper mount starting to split (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged passes at time of test (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 138,081 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2021 138,081 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure positive and negative battery terminals loose (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 137,686 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 136,676 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 136,630 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits LAMBDA OUT OF LIMITS (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 133,750 miles

centre exhaust blowing slightly

Pass 2 Mar 2016 133,711 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear chassis is corroded near rear sub frame mounting

one windscreen washer jet is missing

Fail 9 Sep 2015 133,711 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear chassis near to rear sub frame mountings is corroded.

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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R896 LVE is a 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 R896 LVE, 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.

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R896 LVE is a 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 February 2017.

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