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T216 TSG

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

81,012 mi
Last recorded81,012 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT216 TSG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2023 81,012 miles

underbody covered with underseal

Pass 25 Feb 2022 80,980 miles

underbody covered in under seal

Pass 23 Feb 2021 80,925 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 80,848 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 80,800 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 80,711 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2017 80,711 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2016 80,188 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases frontpipe (7.1.2)

underside of vehicle very rusty

Pass 18 Jul 2016 79,767 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH FRONT (1.7.5a)

underside of vehicle very corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2016 79,767 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH FRONT (8.2.2)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH FRONT (1.7.5a)

underside of vehicle very corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2015 79,004 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 78,183 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 78,183 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 77,405 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 76,904 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 76,904 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 75,576 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2011 75,576 miles

Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

front fog lights lens missing

nsr handbrake cable and abs wire insecure

osr tyre misshaped

Pass 12 May 2010 73,564 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 73,564 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise n/s/f tyre approaching legal limit

Pass 23 Apr 2009 71,875 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 71,874 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front exhaust fouling crossmember

Pass 30 Apr 2008 68,009 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 68,007 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 63,510 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 56,114 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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T216 TSG is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 T216 TSG, 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 T216 TSG registered?

T216 TSG is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 18 February 2005.

Is T216 TSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for T216 TSG shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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