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F16 CAT

2007 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

178,398 mi
Last recorded178,398 miles
Recorded on18 May 2022
Typical for 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer58,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF16 CAT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 May 2022 178,398 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

vehicle is heavily corroded underside throughout

Pass 3 Jun 2020 177,232 miles

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

vehicle underside corroded and wax oiled.

Pass 22 Apr 2015 176,267 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 167,304 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 163,123 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 158,751 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 151,259 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 139,995 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 124,968 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 118,193 miles

All four tyres are badly cracked and perished.

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

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2007 118,193 miles

All four tyres are badly cracked and perished.

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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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F16 CAT is a 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 F16 CAT, 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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F16 CAT is a 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 3 October 2007.

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