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DE55 VMR

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2016
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

238,410 mi
Last recorded238,410 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 VMR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2015 238,410 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 208,203 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 180,342 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 164,449 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 137,334 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 109,293 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 83,463 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 58,415 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 58,396 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 31 Oct 2011 56,682 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 56,682 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 50,997 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 41,219 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 41,218 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 31,216 miles

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

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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DE55 VMR is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 60,560 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 DE55 VMR, 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 21 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DE55 VMR registered?

DE55 VMR is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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