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SC55 SZW

2006 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

119,358 mi
Last recorded119,358 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer59,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC55 SZW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2022 119,358 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Crossmember (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front crossmember corroded

Nearside Rear Inner wing & floor corroded

Offside Rear Inner wing & floor corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2021 116,313 miles

Front panel lower section corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2021 116,313 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front panel lower section corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2020 114,228 miles

Slight corrosion at radiator mounting

Pass 8 Jan 2019 109,700 miles

Front Crossmember corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2019 109,700 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Crossmember corroded

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 104,742 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front cross member excessively corroded.

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)

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

full exhaust system deteriorated.

Fail 4 Jan 2018 104,664 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front cross member excessively corroded.

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)

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

full exhaust system deteriorated.

Pass 29 Dec 2016 97,858 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 90,028 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 81,017 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2014 71,371 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Jan 2013 61,479 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 51,529 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 38,058 miles

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

unable to check sills skirts fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2010 24,693 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 24,693 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 21,428 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2009 21,428 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)

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

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

Offside Front 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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SC55 SZW is a 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 59,624 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 SC55 SZW, 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 20 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SC55 SZW registered?

SC55 SZW is a 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 23 January 2006.

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