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W916 RRU

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

45,152 mi
Last recorded45,152 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW916 RRU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 45,152 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 45,006 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 44,818 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 44,542 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost arm outer bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 44,262 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 44,258 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 44,110 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 43,753 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 43,486 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 43,324 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 43,012 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 42,647 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 41,774 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 41,350 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 40,905 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 40,413 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 39,761 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Oct 2008 38,901 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 37,680 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 36,729 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 36,004 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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W916 RRU is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 W916 RRU, 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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What year was W916 RRU registered?

W916 RRU is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 18 November 2005.

Is W916 RRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W916 RRU shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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