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L2 KPV

2007 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

117,885 mi
Last recorded117,885 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2021
Typical for 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer58,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL2 KPV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2021 117,885 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 117,255 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 116,487 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

handbrake efficiency just over limit. 18%

Fail 21 Oct 2017 116,487 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

handbrake efficiency just over limit. 18%

Pass 24 Sep 2016 116,260 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 115,315 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both rubbers starting to split (2.5.A.1c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive rear of both sill edges folded from jacking (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 112,971 miles

Both front top strut mounts starting to perish

both rear tyres bold on inner edges

front number plate cracked but not likley to be misread

Pass 7 Dec 2013 110,391 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2013 110,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 107,417 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 107,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 104,482 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Sep 2011 104,452 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 101,624 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc's slightly pitted.

Fail 2 Sep 2009 99,237 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 99,237 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 93,962 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 91,414 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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L2 KPV is a 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 L2 KPV, 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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L2 KPV is a 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 December 2007.

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