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C8 PRG

2006 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

97,137 mi
Last recorded97,137 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer59,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 PRG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 97,137 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 88,967 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from manifold joint (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play play to safe limit (2.6.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides D bushes have slight play (2.4.G.2)

exhaust emission lambda only just with in limits due to manifold leak

Pass 13 Nov 2015 82,741 miles

CAR MODIFIED FOR TRACK USE

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

both front tyres close to legal limit with worn inner treads

coolant leaks

oil leaks

Pass 2 Sep 2014 71,995 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 70,309 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 28 Aug 2013 70,309 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 64,021 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Jul 2012 63,799 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 56,938 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 56,847 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 56,401 miles

front tyres inner edges scrubbing off

hand brake in need of adjustment and clean

n/s/f tyre 2mm inner edge

rear dics slightly corroded

slight wear n/s/r lower bush

slight wear o/s/r lower bush

Fail 19 Jun 2008 56,366 miles

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

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)

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

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

front discs slightly pitted and corrodded inside edge

hand brake travel

knock on front suspension when road tested vehicle for brake performance

n/s head light slightly letting water in and lense condension

n/s/f tyre 2mm inside edge scrubbing

n/s/r front stablizer inner bush slightly worn

o/s/f tyre 2mm inside egde scrubbing

o/s/r bottom arm outter bush slightly worn

rear wiper split

reardiscs surface rust

Fail 10 Jun 2008 56,344 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Fail 21 Feb 2007 55,221 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 55,221 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 52,492 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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C8 PRG is a 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 C8 PRG, 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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C8 PRG is a 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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