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WA08 VSZ

2007 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

138,266 mi
Last recorded138,266 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer58,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA08 VSZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 138,266 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Wipers smeary

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper misaligned

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 138,236 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Wipers smeary

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper misaligned

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 120,959 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front worn badly on edges

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn badly on edges

Offside Rear worn badly on outer edge

Pass 28 Oct 2016 105,736 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin On inner brake pads. (3.5.1g)

Front Wipers smeary and judder

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Bumper misaligned.

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened And corroded on inner faces. (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 105,736 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin On inner brake pads. (3.5.1g)

Front Wipers smeary and judder

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Bumper misaligned.

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened And corroded on inner faces. (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 84,568 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 75,090 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

o/s and n/s rear tyres perished

Fail 4 Nov 2013 75,086 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s and n/s rear tyres perished

Pass 7 Jun 2012 59,000 miles

Both front tyres bald on inner edge

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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)

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

Tracking

Pass 3 Jun 2011 47,789 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 46,591 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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WA08 VSZ is a 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WA08 VSZ, 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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What year was WA08 VSZ registered?

WA08 VSZ is a 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 2007.

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