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SY55 LVJ

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,516 mi
Last recorded108,516 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY55 LVJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2019 108,516 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 102,935 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 99,397 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge.

rear tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 15 Sep 2016 85,491 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 79,520 miles

ENGINE OIL SUMP PAN CORRODED

REAR TYRES HAVE OUTER EDGE WEAR

Pass 12 Sep 2014 73,077 miles

rear two tyres have scrubbed inner edges

Fail 12 Sep 2014 73,077 miles

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

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

rear two tyres have scrubbed inner edges

Pass 20 Sep 2013 66,048 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 60,350 miles

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

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

n/s/rear tyre has inner edge wear

o/s/rear tyre inner edge has wear

Fail 4 Sep 2012 60,350 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

n/s/rear tyre has inner edge wear

o/s/rear tyre inner edge has wear

Pass 15 Sep 2011 52,698 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre is worn on the outer edge

Pass 21 Sep 2010 44,281 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2010 44,281 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 36,048 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 28,815 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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SY55 LVJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SY55 LVJ, 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 SY55 LVJ registered?

SY55 LVJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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