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H16 AVJ

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

2 mi
Last recorded2 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH16 AVJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2022 2 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018

car rally prepared but still road legal

Fail 19 Sep 2018

car rally prepared but still road legal

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system copper washer split (1.1.12 (c) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2016 116,825 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 113,006 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 108,667 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 103,537 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 96,670 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

front wiper blades smearing

nearside number plate bulb dim

Pass 18 Jul 2011 96,670 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

front wiper blades smearing

nearside number plate bulb dim

Pass 19 Jul 2010 87,684 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 201,926 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 210,471 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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H16 AVJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H16 AVJ, 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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What year was H16 AVJ registered?

H16 AVJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 October 2005.

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