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R157 ABT

2016 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

151,294 mi
Last recorded151,294 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer96,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR157 ABT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2025 151,294 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust has minor leak

Pass 21 Aug 2024 149,139 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 146,996 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 146,996 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 145,651 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Aug 2022 145,651 miles

Emissions not tested Obviously fail o2/CO (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Aug 2021 142,577 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 140,880 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 140,508 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2019 140,369 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 137,817 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 137,817 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 125,999 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 110,829 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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R157 ABT is a 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 96,271 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 R157 ABT, 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 10 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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R157 ABT is a 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 April 2016.

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