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SC55 TBV

2006 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

119,791 mi
Last recorded119,791 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer59,624 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC55 TBV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2020 119,791 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 110,540 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2019 110,540 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 19 Jan 2019 110,353 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 100,448 miles

advice on front wipers

Pass 6 Mar 2017 89,119 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 999 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2016 75,320 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 75,320 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 63,583 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 52,750 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 41,381 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 31,197 miles

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit

Pass 21 Jan 2011 25,899 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 25,899 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 21,448 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 21,448 miles

Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 16,438 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 16,438 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 TBV is a 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 TBV, 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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SC55 TBV is a 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 February 2006.

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