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KNZ 8261

2007 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,405 mi
Last recorded95,405 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer58,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKNZ 8261
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2024 95,405 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2024 95,400 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 83,283 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 83,283 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR JOINT BLOWING (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2021 76,722 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 76,722 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 71,374 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 71,372 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread is out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 60,878 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 60,878 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating NEEDS DISCS (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin NEEDED SOON (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

needs an alt v belt

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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KNZ 8261 is a 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 KNZ 8261, 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 KNZ 8261 registered?

KNZ 8261 is a 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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