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SG56 ELX

2006 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

74,115 mi
Last recorded74,115 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer59,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG56 ELX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2017 74,115 miles

Emissions not tested due to condition of exhaust (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear sections (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front tyre flat

Pass 22 Mar 2016 63,703 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2016 63,700 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 51,210 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 51,208 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 39,183 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 39,077 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has slight cut on inner sidewall

Pass 5 Mar 2013 30,401 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Nov 2012 30,398 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 19,386 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 19,076 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 24 Aug 2011 19,076 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 19 Aug 2010 15,220 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 15,220 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 11,988 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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SG56 ELX is a 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 SG56 ELX, 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 SG56 ELX registered?

SG56 ELX is a 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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