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VRG 43

2012 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

56,272 mi
Last recorded56,272 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer44,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRG 43
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 56,272 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2024 55,288 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 53,542 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 51,983 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 80,111 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 77,515 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 77,515 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 74,821 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2015 57,951 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 57,951 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 36,654 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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VRG 43 is a 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 44,958 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 VRG 43, 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 14 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VRG 43 registered?

VRG 43 is a 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is VRG 43 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VRG 43 shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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