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SP05 GWV

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

68,641 mi
Last recorded68,641 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 GWV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2016 68,641 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 63,675 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 4 Aug 2015 63,667 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 53,338 miles

slight play in offside trackrod

surface corrosion on both rear brake discs

Pass 6 Aug 2013 51,801 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 5 Aug 2013 51,801 miles

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)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 44,980 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2012 44,980 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 37,400 miles

o/s/r and both front tyres worn low

Pass 21 Jul 2010 30,544 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 30,544 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 19,798 miles

front number plate slightly perished

inner rear pads hard to see

nearside door mirror cracked

Fail 28 Jul 2009 19,787 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

front number plate slightly perished

inner rear pads hard to see

nearside door mirror cracked

Fail 16 Jul 2008 12,440 miles

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)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 12,440 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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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.

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