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E9 VLS

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Yellow Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

48,976 mi
Last recorded48,976 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE9 VLS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 48,976 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 46,503 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft or drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 44,530 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 43,667 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 41,949 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin over 3/4worn would advise attention (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres cracking in tread pattern slightly

Pass 28 Apr 2015 38,411 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 35,495 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 33,013 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 33,013 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 28,433 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 20,597 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 17,258 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 13,516 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 10,919 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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E9 VLS is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Yellow with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 E9 VLS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E9 VLS registered?

E9 VLS is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 December 2005.

Is E9 VLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for E9 VLS shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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