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SM60 VHU

2011 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

150,971 mi
Last recorded150,971 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer66,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM60 VHU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 150,971 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear subframe corroded

fuel tank corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2024 145,127 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 141,091 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section at mounting point (6.1.2 (a))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear subframes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 141,091 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section at mounting point (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear subframes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 137,885 miles

rear suspension slightly corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2022 137,885 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at back box (6.1.2 (a))

rear suspension slightly corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2020 129,611 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 129,611 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 116,001 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2019 113,882 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. n/s/r is 215/45/18 o/s/r 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join to back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 96,096 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2018 96,096 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 82,599 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 80,197 miles
Pass 30 May 2016 74,200 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 57,553 miles
Pass 26 May 2014 41,698 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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SM60 VHU is a 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 66,316 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 SM60 VHU, 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 15 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SM60 VHU is a 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 21 January 2011.

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