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WL57 BHJ

2007 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,871 mi
Last recorded99,871 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer58,831 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL57 BHJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 99,871 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box also down pipe joint deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

General rusting to front and rear suspension components and front and rear sub frames

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort little low

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

Pass 6 Jul 2018 91,754 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 86,709 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chips in screen (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 86,709 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edge lifting and on limit (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mount rusted from exhaust box (7.1.1)

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

Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function spring mounts rusted and detached from shockers (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chips in screen (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 76,610 miles

Offside Rear Tyre starting to perish

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 76,606 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre starting to perish

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 65,295 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 65,295 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 53,393 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 37,515 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2011 29,223 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Dec 2010 26,910 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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WL57 BHJ is a 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WL57 BHJ, 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 WL57 BHJ registered?

WL57 BHJ is a 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 17 December 2007.

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