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OE07 YBV

2007 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

85,477 mi
Last recorded85,477 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer58,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE07 YBV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 85,477 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Lots of corrosion under vehicle

Pass 20 Sep 2024 85,290 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi - borderline major leak (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens slightly damaged

Rear Exhaust silencer hangers corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2023 84,401 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp lens slightly damaged

Fail 20 Sep 2023 84,399 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear fog lamp lens slightly damaged

Pass 22 Sep 2022 80,788 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp lens damaged

Fail 22 Sep 2022 80,788 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens damaged

Pass 20 Sep 2021 79,888 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 79,416 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 79,416 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 78,635 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Sep 2019 78,635 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Sep 2018 76,177 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Sep 2017 72,977 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 70,317 miles

oversills unable to carry out full sill inspections

Fail 21 Sep 2016 70,317 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oversills unable to carry out full sill inspections

Pass 16 Sep 2015 64,669 miles

Nearside Rear HAS CHILDSEAT FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

Rear BRAKEPADS WORN

Fail 15 Sep 2015 64,959 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear HAS CHILDSEAT FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

Rear BRAKEPADS WORN

Pass 11 Sep 2014 58,189 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 50,876 miles

child seat fitted offside rear unable to carry out full adult seat belt inspection

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

oversills fitted unable to carry out full sill inspections

Pass 3 Sep 2012 43,395 miles

front discs brake pads half worn

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 12 Sep 2011 35,766 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front disc pads over half worn

long travel on park brake lever

Fail 12 Sep 2011 35,766 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front disc pads over half worn

long travel on park brake lever

Pass 20 Sep 2010 28,837 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 26,995 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 26,995 miles

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

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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OE07 YBV is a 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 OE07 YBV, 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 OE07 YBV registered?

OE07 YBV is a 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 13 July 2007.

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