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B21 RTO

2006 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

69,418 mi
Last recorded69,418 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer59,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB21 RTO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 69,418 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion on both rear inner sills

Pass 11 Jan 2023 68,845 miles

surface corrosion to outer sills

Pass 13 Apr 2019 66,314 miles

condition on flexi and corrosion on furrells

corrosion under vehicle and on suspenstion plastic covers fitted too outer sills

Fail 16 Mar 2019 66,283 miles

Emissions not tested catalytic converter is missing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 63,268 miles

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

brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 18 Jul 2017 61,931 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 60,772 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 60,006 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 58,087 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 56,163 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted

Pass 29 Aug 2013 53,435 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 45,468 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 39,171 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

enging management light on in dash

nearside front tyre on 2,5mm of tread,worn on edges & damaged on outer sidewall but not through to cords

offside front tyre on 3mm of tread & wearing on edges

Pass 7 Jan 2010 37,986 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 26,958 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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B21 RTO is a 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 59,624 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 B21 RTO, 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 20 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B21 RTO registered?

B21 RTO is a 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 10 January 2006.

Is B21 RTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for B21 RTO shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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