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RV57 LBY

2007 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,990 mi
Last recorded56,990 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer58,831 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV57 LBY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 56,990 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 56,019 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2024 56,019 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2023 47,640 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 May 2022 38,799 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 4 May 2022 38,574 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 May 2021 32,973 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 32,431 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 32,390 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 31,207 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 29,386 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 27,625 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 25,652 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 24,613 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 22,628 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 20,591 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 18,150 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 15,772 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 13,041 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 13,041 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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RV57 LBY is a 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 RV57 LBY, 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 RV57 LBY registered?

RV57 LBY is a 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 September 2007.

Is RV57 LBY safe to buy?

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