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VE56 RGU

2007 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,064 mi
Last recorded88,064 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer58,831 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE56 RGU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 88,064 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake needs slight adjustment

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

engine management light staying on

Fail 19 Oct 2017 88,064 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake needs slight adjustment

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

engine management light staying on

Pass 12 Oct 2016 86,493 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 83,939 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 May 2015 83,462 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2015 83,462 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 76,990 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 67,901 miles

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

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 28 Jan 2013 67,901 miles

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

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

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 23 Jan 2012 58,853 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 49,898 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 37,737 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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VE56 RGU is a 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VE56 RGU, 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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What year was VE56 RGU registered?

VE56 RGU is a 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 29 January 2007.

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