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EV07 BYE

2007 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

31,613 mi
Last recorded31,613 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2020
Typical for 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer58,831 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEV07 BYE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2020 31,613 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion to parts of front and rear suspension

Fail 17 Mar 2020 31,601 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion to parts of front and rear suspension

Pass 31 Jan 2019 31,459 miles

Prop shaft bearing has slight play both central (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2019 31,442 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play both central (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 31,423 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 31,166 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2016 31,166 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 30,959 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 30,959 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Blowing at joint with cat. (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 30,026 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2013 29,861 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 29,861 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 29,502 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 27,770 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 26,392 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 24,570 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 24,570 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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EV07 BYE is a 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 58,831 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 EV07 BYE, 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 19 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EV07 BYE is a 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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