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RV07 DHU

2007 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

195,884 mi
Last recorded195,884 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2020
Typical for 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer58,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV07 DHU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2020 195,884 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 16 Mar 2019 191,714 miles

Front brake pads very low

Sump corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2018 183,766 miles

BALL JOINT COVERS POOR

Pass 21 Mar 2017 174,387 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Rear inner brake pads getting low

Pass 18 Mar 2016 156,164 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil is low

offside rear tyre is low on tread

power steering fluid close to minimum

Fail 17 Mar 2016 156,160 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil is low

offside rear tyre is low on tread

power steering fluid close to minimum

Pass 12 Mar 2015 140,719 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 127,986 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine sump is getting rusty

suspect front brake pads are low

Fail 15 Mar 2014 127,904 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine sump is getting rusty

suspect front brake pads are low

Fail 17 Mar 2013 116,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front anti roll b ar drop links bushs perished ( cracked )

chassis corroded at front

tested when wet

Pass 17 Mar 2013 116,042 miles

both front anti roll b ar drop links bushs perished ( cracked )

chassis corroded at front

tested when wet

Fail 3 Mar 2012 100,635 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 100,635 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 83,733 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight in balance on front brakes

Pass 6 Mar 2010 57,949 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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RV07 DHU is a 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RV07 DHU, 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 RV07 DHU registered?

RV07 DHU is a 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 7 March 2007.

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