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RC56 WAT

2012 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

93,604 mi
Last recorded93,604 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer44,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRC56 WAT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 93,604 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 90,458 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 86,549 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 82,260 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 75,501 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 61,130 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 42,765 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 42,718 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 10mm In Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 35,720 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 30,904 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 29,950 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 26,732 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 24,735 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 18,581 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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RC56 WAT is a 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 44,958 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 RC56 WAT, 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 14 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RC56 WAT registered?

RC56 WAT is a 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 20 April 2012.

Is RC56 WAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for RC56 WAT shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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