Mitsubishi Lancer in Bayswater, Perth, could be Australia’s most roadworthy car

A battered Mitsubishi Lancer, missing the bonnet and a door, has been confiscated after its owner was caught driving the rusted and graffiti-covered car on public roads

The 18-year-old owner, who bought the car for just $100, was pulled over by traffic police on Guildford Road in Bayswater, northeast of Perth, on Tuesday.

Pictures taken by Western Australia Police show that one of the green sedan’s rear doors and its bonnet were missing, as well as the rear bumper and number plate.

Every panel of the car was damaged, and it had rusty windshield wipers, bald tires and a missing driver’s side door handle.

The front and rear windows sported graffiti with some spray work including the tags “Cop Hunta” and “F**Cops”.

Pictures showed that one of the green car’s rear passenger doors and its hood were missing, as well as the rear bumper and license plate

The driver’s seat window was also missing and the brake lights were blacked out (pictured), while the front bumper was held in place by zip ties

The driver’s seat window was also absent and the brake lights were blacked out, while the front bumper was held in place by zip ties.

The exact condition of the car’s engine and powertrain is unknown.

The owner, an Orelia man, allegedly told police he was driving the vehicle home and paid $100 to do so, Perth Now reported.

He was arrested and charged with not having a driver’s license.

The 18-year-old is also facing separate charges after he was allegedly found with a taser.

He will appear before Perth Magistrates Court on April 24.