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SV55 YGL

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,822 mi
Last recorded95,822 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV55 YGL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2015 95,822 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

nail in nearside rear tyre

slight oil around engine

Fail 16 Dec 2015 95,822 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

nail in nearside rear tyre

slight oil around engine

Pass 10 Jan 2015 91,577 miles

rear brake discs corroding,exhaust-front flexi-front crossmember corroding

Fail 7 Jan 2015 91,577 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

front and rear tyres diff size,oil low,OS mirror

rear brake discs corroding,exhaust-front flexi-front crossmember corroding

Fail 20 Mar 2014 84,839 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

bracket broken on exhaust back box but still supported

o/s/f wiper blade split

Pass 20 Mar 2014 84,839 miles

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

bracket broken on exhaust back box but still supported

o/s/f wiper blade split

Pass 12 Mar 2013 74,685 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

vehicle over filled with oil, oil leak,exhaust corroded, front and rear links deteriorated, n/s/f track rod end slight seepage, front and rear tyres different size, n/s/r brake back plate corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2012 65,712 miles

exhaust deteriorating/temp clamp repairs donr to secure,underbody and components corroded,front crossmember-subframe corroded,oil leak/spill

front and rear b/discs corroded/scored-front pads wearing close to disc lip-front and rear slight brake judder-if gets worse will require attention

Pass 2 Mar 2011 60,156 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 50,121 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2009 41,531 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 41,410 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 YGL is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YGL, 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 YGL registered?

SV55 YGL is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 8 December 2005.

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