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FG57 MKL

2007 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,998 mi
Last recorded72,998 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer58,831 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG57 MKL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 72,998 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 70,366 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources x1 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 60,086 miles

slight play in o/s/f inner steering arm

slight smear to drivers wiper

Fail 23 Jun 2017 60,085 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

slight play in o/s/f inner steering arm

slight smear to drivers wiper

Pass 28 Jun 2016 55,060 miles

front tyres perishing

sump corroded and porous

Fail 28 Jun 2016 55,060 miles

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

front tyres perishing

rear tyres cracked and splitting

sump corroded and porous

Pass 11 Jun 2015 50,774 miles

exhaust corroded

n/s/f tyre cracking

n/s/r tyre cracked,split and various cuts

o/s/f inner steering arm has play

o/s/r trailing arm bush delaminating

o/s/r tyre cracked split and stepping

Fail 11 Jun 2015 50,774 miles

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

exhaust corroded

n/s/f tyre cracking

n/s/r tyre cracked,split and various cuts

o/s/f inner steering arm has play

o/s/r trailing arm bush delaminating

o/s/r tyre cracked split and stepping

oil on engine

Pass 1 Jul 2014 44,758 miles

rear tyres perishing

Pass 5 Jul 2013 38,476 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 3 Jul 2013 38,442 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Jul 2012 31,931 miles

front and rear brake pads wearing low

front wiper blades starting to deteriorate

offside rear trailing arm main bush unbonding

spare tyre flat

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 8 Jul 2011 25,522 miles

nearside front tyre on legal limit

Pass 2 Jul 2010 15,573 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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FG57 MKL is a 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FG57 MKL, 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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What year was FG57 MKL registered?

FG57 MKL is a 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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