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SV55 XBK

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

60,984 mi
Last recorded60,984 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV55 XBK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 60,984 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Radiator mounting panel corroded

Fuel filler pipe corroded showing signs of possible leak not leaking at time of test

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on outside edge advise replacement

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 60,984 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Radiator mounting panel corroded

Fuel filler pipe corroded showing signs of possible leak not leaking at time of test

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on outside edge advise replacement

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 57,308 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 57,308 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 54,006 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Wiper blade slightly torn still clearing windscreen

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 53,998 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 2 high (7.3.D.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 50,179 miles

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 15 Sep 2014 50,179 miles

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

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 18 Sep 2013 46,059 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Sep 2012 41,987 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 41,987 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 34,451 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 34,451 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 31,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 31,996 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 25,426 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)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 20,765 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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SV55 XBK is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SV55 XBK, 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 SV55 XBK registered?

SV55 XBK is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 17 October 2005.

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