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VN56 OYZ

2006 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

161,500 mi
Last recorded161,500 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer59,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN56 OYZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 161,500 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 145,681 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 132,826 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 119,705 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 105,956 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 97,286 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 84,312 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 73,246 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 60,723 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 60,723 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 59,640 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 54,707 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 50,092 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 45,543 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 41,172 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 36,338 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 29,464 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Nov 2009 22,497 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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VN56 OYZ is a 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 VN56 OYZ, 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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What year was VN56 OYZ registered?

VN56 OYZ is a 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 28 November 2006.

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The MOT history for VN56 OYZ shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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