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VU56 VUF

2006 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

145,247 mi
Last recorded145,247 miles
Recorded on23 May 2016
Typical for 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer59,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU56 VUF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2016 145,247 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

front number plate deteriorating

front pads 65-70% worn

Fail 23 May 2016 145,245 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

front number plate deteriorating

front pads 65-70% worn

Pass 26 May 2015 133,121 miles

plastic covers over outer sills near and offside.

Fail 26 May 2015 133,120 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

plastic covers over outer sills near and offside.

Fail 9 Jan 2015 128,625 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearc and offside outer sills covered with plastic covers.

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 9 Jan 2015 128,625 miles

nearc and offside outer sills covered with plastic covers.

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 22 May 2014 117,669 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 104,108 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 104,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 89,474 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 89,474 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 74,427 miles

offside headlamp aim on max setting on beam set.

Fail 3 Jun 2011 74,427 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake pads 60-65% worn .

offside headlamp aim on max setting on beam set.

offside rear tyre on 1.60mm on inner edge of central 3/4 area.

Pass 12 Apr 2010 59,081 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 59,071 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 58,276 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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VU56 VUF is a 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VU56 VUF, 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 VU56 VUF registered?

VU56 VUF is a 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 11 October 2006.

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The MOT history for VU56 VUF shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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