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W129 EHR

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

96,508 mi
Last recorded96,508 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW129 EHR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2020 96,508 miles

Both outer sills rusty and damaged

Fail 24 Mar 2020 96,507 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor area!!!!!!!!!!!!! (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both outer sills rusty and damaged

Pass 27 Mar 2019 96,450 miles

Front tyres cracking in tread

Plastic sill covers fitted

Rear coil springs rusty

Fail 27 Mar 2019 96,450 miles

Front tyres cracking in tread

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Plastic sill covers fitted

Rear coil springs rusty

Pass 13 Mar 2018 96,256 miles

Front exhaust flexi pipe in poor condition

Nearside rear brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2017 95,830 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 95,213 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 95,213 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure lock ring loose (2.7.2b)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 93,229 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 93,226 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 91,444 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2014 91,439 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 89,043 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 8,509 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 85,087 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)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 81,505 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 81,505 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)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 77,732 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2010 77,732 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 68,888 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 68,859 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 59,570 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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W129 EHR is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 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 W129 EHR, 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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W129 EHR is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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