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GV55 NWC

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2017
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

80,540 mi
Last recorded80,540 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 NWC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 80,540 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 May 2016 80,536 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings inner rack end (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe cracked (7.1.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 May 2016 80,521 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of os front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively damaged rear of ns front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear yaw control or rear diff control pump insecure behind bumper

Offside Front steering arm has slight play

Offside Front track rod end ball joint has slight play

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front steering arm has excessive play

Pass 26 Jul 2014 75,590 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

all brake pipes showing corrosion

exhaust system corroded

fuel pipes showing corrosion

nearside rear tyre tread worn

oil leak around engine

Pass 26 Jul 2013 70,038 miles

both fuel pipes showing corrosion

exhaust system showing corrosion

nearside rear tyre tread worn

nearside rear wing/door damaged

oil cooler pipes corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2013 70,038 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both fuel pipes showing corrosion

both rear brake discs pitted

engine under cover insecure

exhaust system showing corrosion

nearside rear tyre tread worn

nearside rear wing/door damaged

oil cooler pipes corroded

oil leak at filter

slight play in all 4 drop link arms

Pass 23 Jul 2012 63,958 miles

both front brake discs corroded slightly

fuel pipes showing corrosion

offside front tyre tread worn on inner edge

sump pan showing corrosion

Fail 23 Jul 2012 63,958 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front brake discs corroded slightly

fuel pipes showing corrosion

offside front tyre tread worn on inner edge

sump pan showing corrosion

Pass 4 Aug 2011 55,806 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Aug 2011 55,806 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 46,437 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 35,578 miles

front exhaust heatsheilds loose

slight play at o/s steering rack

Fail 24 Sep 2009 35,578 miles

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

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

front exhaust heatsheilds loose

slight play at o/s steering rack

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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GV55 NWC is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 GV55 NWC, 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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GV55 NWC is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 12 December 2005.

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