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WG56 OYU

2007 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

168,712 mi
Last recorded168,712 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer58,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG56 OYU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 168,712 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 167,005 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel pipe around tank slightly corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2022 161,954 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded beside fuel tank. ()

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive platform on shock absorber. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 154,181 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill front axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material beside fuel tank and in arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill rear axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 154,181 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill front axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material beside fuel tank and in arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill rear axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 149,773 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi pipe goes up over tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 145,808 miles

advise both front lower ball joints dust covers perished

advise both front track rod end dust covers perished

Fail 15 Dec 2018 145,805 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

advise both front lower ball joints dust covers perished

advise both front track rod end dust covers perished

Pass 4 Jan 2017 137,813 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 134,801 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 118,936 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 100,792 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 84,631 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 69,354 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 53,446 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 37,990 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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WG56 OYU is a 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 WG56 OYU, 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 WG56 OYU registered?

WG56 OYU is a 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 25 January 2007.

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