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VK57 YYJ

2007 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

82,073 mi
Last recorded82,073 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2018
Typical for 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer58,831 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK57 YYJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2018 82,073 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Jan 2018 82,073 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 69,495 miles

n/s/r tyre

power steering fluid low

slight play n/s/f wheel

Fail 19 Nov 2016 69,495 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working and n/s/r inner side light repaired (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively also no oil 2 ltr added (8.2.2)

n/s/r tyre

power steering fluid low

slight play n/s/f wheel

Pass 16 Nov 2015 58,989 miles

slight play n/s/f wheel

Pass 20 Nov 2014 54,399 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 54,346 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 49,510 miles

offside front wiper blade split

Pass 28 Jan 2013 44,373 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 36,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 36,789 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 29,898 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 9 Feb 2011 29,898 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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VK57 YYJ is a 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK57 YYJ registered?

VK57 YYJ is a 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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The MOT history for VK57 YYJ shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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