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VU06 DZB

2006 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

102,389 mi
Last recorded102,389 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer59,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU06 DZB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2019 102,389 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 102,304 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 96,608 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 89,481 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage pump to rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 89,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage pump to rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 83,257 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also unevenly worn/flat spots (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 75,739 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 70,403 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 70,393 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 65,035 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 59,258 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 59,258 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 53,275 miles

Both front anti rollbar drop link bushes perished

Both rear anti rollbar drop link bushes perished

Pass 14 Dec 2009 46,151 miles

Nearside front anti rollbar drop link bushes perished

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 39,930 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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VU06 DZB is a 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VU06 DZB, 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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VU06 DZB is a 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 2 March 2006.

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