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W975 JGV

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,410 mi
Last recorded106,410 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW975 JGV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2016 106,410 miles

slight play o/s/f inner track rod

Fail 8 Oct 2016 106,355 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play o/s/f inner track rod

Pass 26 Sep 2015 101,061 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner track rod end (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 94,067 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corosion to lower engine support beam

Pass 28 Sep 2013 89,897 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 89,774 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 83,554 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 83,554 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 81,469 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

SLIGHT BRAKE JUDDER FROM FRONT /REAR BRAKE DISCS

SLIGHT COOLANT LEAK FROM RADATER

Pass 24 Jan 2011 77,311 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 77,299 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 66,961 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 66,142 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear wiper split

Pass 12 Dec 2006 64,270 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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W975 JGV is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W975 JGV, 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 W975 JGV registered?

W975 JGV is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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