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RA57 OEX

2007 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,932 mi
Last recorded82,932 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer58,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA57 OEX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 82,932 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2026 82,932 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 80,148 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2025 80,147 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Not working 1 of 2 (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 77,205 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 19 Jan 2024 77,205 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Wheel bearing also NOT inspected (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high Adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 74,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

PARK BRAKE LEVER LIMITED RESERVE TRAVEL (CLOSE TO STOP)

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 74,678 miles

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

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high 2000 RPM WHEN HOT (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

PARK BRAKE LEVER LIMITED RESERVE TRAVEL (CLOSE TO STOP)

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 71,687 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 31 Dec 2021 71,687 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working Bulb Missing, Lens Cracked, Rear Broken so Cannot Refit Bulb Holder ( New Lens Required ) (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Offside and Nearside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 67,850 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2021 67,850 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 65,791 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2019 62,786 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2019 62,786 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Heavily worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre In inner sidewall ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working

Pass 13 Jan 2018 59,068 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Jan 2017 55,771 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 50,757 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 45,597 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres showing very early signs of cracking

Pass 2 Jan 2014 38,182 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 31,309 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 25,603 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 19,851 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 19,831 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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RA57 OEX 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 RA57 OEX, 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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RA57 OEX is a 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 28 December 2007.

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