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W161 UAF

2016 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

101,305 mi
Last recorded101,305 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer96,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW161 UAF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 101,305 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 99,894 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 99,113 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 96,157 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 91,011 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2019 90,985 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 77,955 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 65,147 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 61,376 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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W161 UAF is a 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 96,271 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 W161 UAF, 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 10 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was W161 UAF registered?

W161 UAF is a 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 12 January 2016.

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The MOT history for W161 UAF shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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