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DY56 PHJ

2006 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

126,954 mi
Last recorded126,954 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer59,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 PHJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2017 126,954 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 114,238 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine oil low

Fail 2 Aug 2016 114,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

EML light illuminated on dash

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine oil low

Pass 3 Jul 2015 104,907 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

eml on

Fail 1 Jul 2015 104,812 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

eml on

Pass 2 Jun 2014 90,800 miles

EML on

Front wiper blades deteriorated but still clear the screen

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

Offside rear brake has slight bind

Rear registration plate deteriorated

Fail 2 Jun 2014 90,800 miles

EML on

Front wiper blades deteriorated but still clear the screen

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake has slight bind

Rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 8 Jan 2013 79,550 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 70,611 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 68,655 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 54,157 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 35,654 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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DY56 PHJ is a 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 DY56 PHJ, 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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DY56 PHJ is a 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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