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NV57 LZL

2007 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,682 mi
Last recorded87,682 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer58,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV57 LZL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 87,682 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2025 87,682 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking neck corroded (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 75,292 miles

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

Offside Rear 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 75,292 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 63,746 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 63,745 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2022 51,012 miles

Front headlamps slightly opaque

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

exhaust system heavily corroded , slight blow centre silencer box

Fail 16 Nov 2022 51,011 miles

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

Front headlamps slightly opaque

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

exhaust system heavily corroded , slight blow centre silencer box

Pass 16 Nov 2021 41,553 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 39,317 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Cracking and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking and edges worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 39,317 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both main (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Cracking and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Unable to see pads

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Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking and edges worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 37,076 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and front suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front exhaust flexi poor

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective both sides (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides-worn outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 32,018 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both worn outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 32,018 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both-worn outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 28,312 miles

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

Rear both brake discs corroded

Rear both tyres outer shoulder badly cracked/perished

Pass 9 Nov 2016 25,190 miles

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

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

Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush both forward arms outer bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake discs poor condition-corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2015 24,266 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Front tyre valve slightly perished

Rear both brake discs poor condition (corroded)

both headlight aim set to lower limit

Pass 14 Nov 2014 23,073 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 23,073 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 19,964 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 18,084 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 16,675 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 16,675 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 14,640 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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NV57 LZL is a 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NV57 LZL, 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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NV57 LZL is a 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 24 November 2007.

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