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SY55 LUR

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

129,724 mi
Last recorded129,724 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY55 LUR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Jul 2016 129,724 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush droplink broken (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush droplink broken (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer holed (7.1.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

cant fully check offside steering etc due to worn track rod end

exhaust flexi worn and loose

front cross member under radiator corroded

fuel filler pipes corroded

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre valve perished

offside front tyre worn on edges

offside wiper split

oil sump corroded and leaking

Pass 14 Jul 2015 119,742 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

crossmember under radiator corroded

exhaust flexi mesh worn and heatshield incomplete

fuel filler pipes corroded

nearside front droplink rubbers split/perished

nearside front seatbelt twisted

nearside rear tyre at 3mm(1.4mm useable tread)has a nail on outer shoulder area and is perished/perishing

offside rear tyre valve split/perished

offside rear wheel arch corroded

oil sump appears corroded and leaking

rear silencer corroded and holed

some free play/movement felt in top strut mountings

some separation on nearside wishbone bsuh

Pass 16 Jul 2014 108,344 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 94,792 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 94,792 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 84,254 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 72,097 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 72,097 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 60,170 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 60,170 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 47,303 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 47,211 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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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SY55 LUR 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 58.3%.

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 SY55 LUR, 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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SY55 LUR is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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