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DE55 VMT

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

80,265 mi
Last recorded80,265 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 VMT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 80,265 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 75,453 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 75,453 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 69,161 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 63,513 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2016 58,254 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 52,184 miles

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

Nearside wiper blade starting to deteriorate

Pass 24 Oct 2014 46,268 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 40,262 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 35,345 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 24 Oct 2012 35,344 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Oct 2011 30,933 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 25,633 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 21,291 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 16,695 miles

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

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

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 VMT is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VMT, 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 VMT registered?

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

Is DE55 VMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE55 VMT 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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