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VA07 MOU

2007 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,481 mi
Last recorded124,481 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2018
Typical for 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer58,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA07 MOU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2018 124,481 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick On metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi and rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel filler neck corroded through

General corrosion underneath - suspension arms, subframes etc.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 121,353 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear some deterioration at both n/s and o/s rear suspension lower /outer joints

Rear some rust at both rear wheel arches --- not excessive

some deterioration and slight blowing at front and rear exhaust -- not excessive

Fail 8 Jun 2017 121,192 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working and lens broken (1.3.2b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both sides --- not excessive (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear some deterioration at both n/s and o/s rear suspension lower /outer joints

Rear some rust at both rear wheel arches --- not excessive

some deterioration and slight blowing at front and rear exhaust -- not excessive

Pass 7 Jun 2016 113,429 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

exhaust deteriorating -- not yet excessive

slight wear at n/s/front wheel bearing

Pass 22 May 2015 106,698 miles

Nearside rear disk badly pitted.

Rust forming on rear hose ferrules and rear brake pipes.

Fail 20 May 2015 106,665 miles

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

Nearside rear disk badly pitted.

Rust forming on rear hose ferrules and rear brake pipes.

Pass 16 Jun 2014 101,196 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 87,999 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 73,433 miles

Handbrake lever close to full extent of travel.

Offside rear brake disk pitted

Pass 3 Jun 2011 60,577 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 60,577 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 48,056 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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VA07 MOU is a 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 58,831 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 VA07 MOU, 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 19 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VA07 MOU is a 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 16 June 2007.

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