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WG55 RPO

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

150,688 mi
Last recorded150,688 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 RPO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 150,688 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

engine management lamp stays on

low on engine oil

nearside front tyre outer edge wearing

Fail 27 Oct 2016 150,688 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

engine management lamp stays on

low on engine oil

nearside front tyre outer edge wearing

Pass 15 Oct 2015 143,093 miles

engine oil sump is slightly corroded

oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2015 143,091 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (4.1.D.1b)

engine oil sump is slightly corroded

oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2014 134,346 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2014 134,346 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2013 123,945 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

cracking around both rear tyre sidewalls and inner edge worn on offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Oct 2013 123,945 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

cracking around both rear tyre sidewalls and inner edge worn on offside rear tyre

Fail 26 Oct 2012 111,441 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 26 Oct 2012 111,441 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 92,121 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 92,121 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 75,973 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Oct 2009 59,169 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 34,304 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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WG55 RPO is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WG55 RPO, 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 WG55 RPO registered?

WG55 RPO is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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