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S88 YJB

2007 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

115,665 mi
Last recorded115,665 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer58,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS88 YJB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 115,665 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2025 115,665 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 106,050 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2022 100,792 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

handbrake has long travel

Fail 19 Apr 2022 100,788 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

handbrake has long travel

Pass 1 Jun 2021 93,287 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 93,287 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 90,836 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 87,375 miles

Front both rear bushes cracking no play

Pass 20 Feb 2018 77,479 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 69,955 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING IN TREAD

Pass 1 Jun 2015 47,970 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)

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 21 May 2014 36,787 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2014 36,787 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 27,204 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres outer sidewalls perished/cracking

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 4 May 2012 22,265 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 4 May 2012 22,265 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 3 May 2011 17,522 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 3 May 2011 17,522 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 11 May 2010 13,913 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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S88 YJB is a 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S88 YJB, 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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S88 YJB is a 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 30 May 2007.

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