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SP05 XAS

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,500 mi
Last recorded59,500 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2011
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 XAS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2011 59,500 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 58,988 miles

corrosion on front and rear brake discs.

corrosion on offside rear inner sill.

exahust front heat shield loose.

light corrosion on various parts of underside.

srs warning light on.

Fail 21 Jul 2011 58,988 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion on front and rear brake discs.

corrosion on offside rear inner sill.

exahust front heat shield loose.

light corrosion on various parts of underside.

srs warning light on.

Pass 10 Mar 2010 56,450 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 56,450 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 51,755 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 41,694 miles

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

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

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 XAS is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XAS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SP05 XAS registered?

SP05 XAS is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 17 March 2005.

Is SP05 XAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP05 XAS shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SP05 XAS have outstanding finance?

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