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WU02 WVB

2002 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,638 mi
Last recorded95,638 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2011
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer54,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU02 WVB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2011 95,638 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 95,638 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)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 88,796 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

brake discs lipped

Pass 13 Mar 2010 86,438 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 79,041 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 71,338 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 69,059 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 69,058 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 66,107 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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WU02 WVB is a 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WU02 WVB, 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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What year was WU02 WVB registered?

WU02 WVB is a 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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