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VN06 WHL

2006 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

145,257 mi
Last recorded145,257 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer59,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN06 WHL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2023 145,257 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 135,320 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 131,198 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 131,194 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 127,382 miles

Both Rear Tyres Deteriorated

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front to Rear Pipes (n/s/r of the Vehicle) (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 127,382 miles

Both Rear Tyres Deteriorated

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front to Rear Pipes (n/s/r of the Vehicle) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 118,371 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2019 118,371 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached Broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner. 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 110,350 miles

Oil leak Weap of oil front sump ()

All tyres perished

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All link bushes perished (front and rear) (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 May 2017 102,346 miles

oil weep from sump due to rust hole this will get worse as time goes on

Fail 22 May 2017 102,346 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe blowing (7.1.2)

oil weep from sump due to rust hole this will get worse as time goes on

Pass 18 May 2016 94,464 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 94,464 miles

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 15 May 2015 86,178 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2015 86,178 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 77,161 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 68,372 miles

Both Rear Tyres uneven tread wear inner edges

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 May 2012 60,358 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2011 50,628 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 May 2011 50,628 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2010 40,798 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front wipers torn on edges

Pass 18 May 2009 31,445 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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VN06 WHL is a 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 59,624 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 VN06 WHL, 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 20 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VN06 WHL is a 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 7 June 2006.

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