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VN54 KLJ

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

92,286 mi
Last recorded92,286 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN54 KLJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2016 92,286 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 84,675 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Feb 2015 84,543 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Steering column universal joint locking device insecure (2.1.6)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 79,894 miles

rear pads getting low

rear tyres getting low

Pass 22 Mar 2013 72,281 miles

rear number plate light fittings loose

slight play in o/s front wheel bearing

Pass 30 Mar 2012 65,158 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 53,990 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 53,229 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 48,131 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 41,984 miles

long travel on handbrake

Pass 22 Jan 2008 37,224 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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VN54 KLJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 60,560 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 VN54 KLJ, 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 21 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VN54 KLJ registered?

VN54 KLJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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