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16 WEV

2017 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

20,696 mi
Last recorded20,696 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer100,519 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration16 WEV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 20,696 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2025 44,430 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 20,113 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 40,575 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 34,864 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023
Pass 21 Dec 2022 29,463 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022
Pass 16 Dec 2021 23,043 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2021
Pass 15 Jan 2021 15,402 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 15,084 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 91,113 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 91,113 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 82,464 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 73,733 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 64,263 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 54,348 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 43,694 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 43,691 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 28,731 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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16 WEV is a 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 16 WEV, 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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What year was 16 WEV registered?

16 WEV is a 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 18 October 2017.

Is 16 WEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 16 WEV shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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