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M88 SJL

2007 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

66,958 mi
Last recorded66,958 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer58,831 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM88 SJL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 66,958 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced upper wheel arch corroded holed near fuel filler pipe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower wheel arch corroded starting to hole (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split on ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 66,623 miles

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch check nxt mot (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 66,623 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch holed corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding rear brakes inspection required (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear outer wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch check nxt mot (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 65,373 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 61,508 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 56,593 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 56,453 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 53,656 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 53,190 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 53,190 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 51,873 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 49,829 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2017 49,829 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides 195/60 15 @2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 46,728 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 30 Sep 2015 43,600 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 30 Sep 2014 39,469 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 34,352 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 34,313 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 29,641 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 29,641 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 23,270 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 17,078 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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M88 SJL 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 72.7%.

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 M88 SJL, 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 M88 SJL registered?

M88 SJL is a 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 19 October 2007.

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