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WJ56 RLU

2006 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

140,094 mi
Last recorded140,094 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer59,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 RLU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2021 140,094 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe damaged Very heavily corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded All rear brake lines, nearside and offside back to front to rear joints (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Front bush detached from arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Fuel filler pipes to tank

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 122,231 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front headlight aim pattern only just visible

Fail 2 Jul 2020 122,223 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front headlight aim pattern only just visible

Fail 22 Jun 2020 122,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens Deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens Deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Swing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected Lens Broken (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Fog Light Not Working

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 111,407 miles

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 111,407 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated top up fluid (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 97,459 miles

Rear suspension squeak

Fail 23 Jul 2018 97,459 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear suspension squeak

Pass 15 Jun 2017 82,445 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

some corrosion to both front to rear brake pipes

Pass 1 Jul 2016 78,148 miles

Centre Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner X 2 as marked (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement X 2 inner as marked (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 78,148 miles

Centre Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner X 2 as marked (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement X 2 inner as marked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working Stop lamp (1.2.1b)

Fail 25 Feb 2015 68,922 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 68,922 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 62,358 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 57,397 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 48,645 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2012 48,645 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 36,741 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 26,135 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 25,352 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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WJ56 RLU is a 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 59,624 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 WJ56 RLU, 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 20 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WJ56 RLU is a 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 14 September 2006.

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