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L3 VSR

2007 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

135,735 mi
Last recorded135,735 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer58,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 VSR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 135,735 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 134,794 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 133,664 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 132,829 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 130,816 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 129,043 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 128,600 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 127,757 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 127,510 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 8 Dec 2017 127,510 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 125,767 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 125,662 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut cracked mounting plate (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres worn on edges and perished

front brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 9 Oct 2015 121,426 miles

both front tyres perished

headlamp converters fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2014 118,092 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 118,091 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 116,089 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2013 116,089 miles

Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 111,278 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 14 Jun 2010 111,211 miles

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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 102,851 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 94,180 miles

both rear tyres getting low

Fail 18 Jun 2008 94,180 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 19 Jun 2007 88,986 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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L3 VSR is a 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 L3 VSR, 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 L3 VSR registered?

L3 VSR is a 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 25 June 2007.

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