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LV57 VTM

2007 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

88,534 mi
Last recorded88,534 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer58,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV57 VTM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 88,534 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 83,703 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2025 83,703 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 75,477 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nsf + osf (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 5 Jun 2024 75,476 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nsf + osf (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 67,169 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2022 61,790 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 61,790 miles

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 59,978 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2020 58,650 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 56,349 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 53,388 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 29 Jun 2017 49,372 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 45,574 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jun 2015 43,374 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2015 43,374 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 37,911 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/r tyre side wall got cracks

Pass 7 Jun 2013 32,215 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 27,444 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 22,552 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 22,552 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 19,505 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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LV57 VTM is a 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LV57 VTM, 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 LV57 VTM registered?

LV57 VTM is a 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 22 November 2007.

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