MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
68,641 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
slight play in offside trackrod
surface corrosion on both rear brake discs
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Engine has slight oil leak and oil filter is badly corroded.
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
alloys damaged
exhaust corroded
front pads look low
nearside front shocker has slight misting of oil
rear anti roll bar bushes perished
rear pads hard to see
sump corroded
tyre size 195/50/16
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
alloys damaged
exhaust corroded
front pads look low
nearside front shocker has slight misting of oil
rear anti roll bar bushes perished
rear pads hard to see
sump corroded
tyre size 195/50/16
o/s/r and both front tyres worn low
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
front number plate slightly perished
inner rear pads hard to see
nearside door mirror cracked
Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
front number plate slightly perished
inner rear pads hard to see
nearside door mirror cracked
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Lancer?
Based on 382,912 MOT tests across 33,260 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SP05 GWV is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 60,560 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 SP05 GWV, 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 21 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was SP05 GWV registered?
SP05 GWV is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 30 July 2005.
Is SP05 GWV safe to buy?
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