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WF57 VEP

2007 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

110,435 mi
Last recorded110,435 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer58,831 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF57 VEP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 110,435 miles

Rear brake pipes have surface corossion

Sports exhaust fitted to vehicle

Fail 25 Oct 2018 110,365 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 100,183 miles

Nearside Front number plate is slightly insecure

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

both front wiper blades split but still adequately clearing windsceen

Fail 21 Oct 2017 100,183 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front number plate is slightly insecure

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

both front wiper blades split but still adequately clearing windsceen

Pass 26 Oct 2016 89,765 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 74,298 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 61,819 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)

Fail 17 Oct 2013 57,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 57,225 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 50,476 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 42,406 miles

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 17 Oct 2011 42,406 miles

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 29,764 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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WF57 VEP is a 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WF57 VEP, 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 WF57 VEP registered?

WF57 VEP is a 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 30 October 2007.

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