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S525 JAH

2016 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,062 mi
Last recorded137,062 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer96,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS525 JAH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 137,062 miles
Fail 8 May 2026 137,062 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2025 136,029 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 134,737 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 133,284 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 133,284 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 131,473 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 131,473 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 129,061 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Apr 2021 129,061 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 125,710 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

long hand brake travel

Pass 6 Jun 2018 123,797 miles

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer tie rod dust boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both rear lower arm ball joint dust boots perishing

Pass 8 Jun 2017 119,468 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

inner edges of both front tyres wearing low

Pass 10 Jun 2016 109,392 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 109,385 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

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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S525 JAH is a 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S525 JAH, 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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What year was S525 JAH registered?

S525 JAH is a 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 June 2016.

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