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W485 YBD

2007 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,751 mi
Last recorded126,751 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer58,831 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW485 YBD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 126,751 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 123,038 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 123,038 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 119,033 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 3 Jun 2015 118,969 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 115,523 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 29 May 2014 115,450 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 111,898 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 111,898 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 108,325 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 102,370 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 97,116 miles

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

front and rear brake disc's rusty

handbrake travel high

slight play steering rack off side

Pass 2 Dec 2008 91,471 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 91,443 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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W485 YBD is a 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 58,831 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 W485 YBD, 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 19 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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W485 YBD is a 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 October 2007.

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