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SP55 DAR

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

84,454 mi
Last recorded84,454 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 DAR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 84,454 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 84,284 miles

Front cross member excessively corroded.

Pass 17 Sep 2021 83,558 miles

front cross-member excessively corroded

oil cooler pipes corroded/leaking

Pass 16 Sep 2020 83,130 miles

Oil cooler pipes corroded.

Radiator support beam heavily corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2019 81,949 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside washer jet inoperative

Fail 19 Sep 2019 81,949 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside washer jet inoperative

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2016 80,753 miles

Front wiper worn

Front x2 brake disc worn

Offside Front drag link

Pass 16 Feb 2015 74,594 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 70,280 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres slight cracking

Fail 26 Feb 2014 70,249 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

tyres starting to crack

Pass 16 May 2011 62,113 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 41,368 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 20,592 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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SP55 DAR is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SP55 DAR, 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 SP55 DAR registered?

SP55 DAR is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is SP55 DAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP55 DAR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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