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E3 RTA

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,822 mi
Last recorded96,822 miles
Recorded on20 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 RTA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2023 96,822 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 92,058 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underbody general corrosion

Pass 11 May 2021 91,613 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2019 91,597 miles

Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

emmiions not tested

enngine oil leak visable

front and rear discs and pads worn

Pass 4 Jan 2018 79,994 miles

slight blow on exhaust repair rear and front worn play in rear antiroll bar blocks rear back plates corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2018 79,994 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

play in rear ant

rear anti roll bar d blocks worn

rear disc back plates corroded repair on front exhaust

rear discs rusty slight play in n/s lower ball joint corrosion visable tochassie andinnersills

Fail 21 Dec 2017 79,994 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

emissions not tested

play in rear ant

rear anti roll bar d blocks worn

rear discs rusty slight play in n/s lower ball joint corrosion visable tochassie andinnersills

Pass 8 Jun 2016 75,856 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2016 75,853 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 69,511 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 69,511 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 61,293 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jun 2013 57,749 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Jun 2012 55,692 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 55,692 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 47,045 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 40,212 miles

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

surface rust on all brake discs.

Pass 26 Jun 2010 37,300 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 32,725 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 22,182 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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E3 RTA is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 E3 RTA, 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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E3 RTA is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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