MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,252 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
Front Position lamp not working both side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive sump area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector missing on bumper. (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x 2. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive sump area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Headlight levelling switch has been removed
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Lancer?
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VK57 HHJ is a 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 VK57 HHJ, 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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VK57 HHJ is a 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 21 September 2007.
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