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W349 OBX

2015 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,346 mi
Last recorded79,346 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer83,730 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW349 OBX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 79,346 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2025 79,346 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 78,240 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 73,454 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 16 Oct 2015 73,445 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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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W349 OBX is a 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 83,730 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 W349 OBX, 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 11 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was W349 OBX registered?

W349 OBX is a 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 November 2015.

Is W349 OBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W349 OBX shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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