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WL57 VDM

2007 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,172 mi
Last recorded148,172 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2021
Typical for 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer58,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL57 VDM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2021 148,172 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 195-60-15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jun 2021 148,167 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength boot floor within 30cm of anti roll bar bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function spring cup on shock collapsed (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 195-60-15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2020 140,193 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2020 140,188 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 130,225 miles

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

Nearside Front support holed and corroded by radiator

Fail 4 Jun 2019 130,220 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front support holed and corroded by radiator

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 118,020 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 118,015 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 102,806 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 102,806 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 89,670 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 76,743 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 64,820 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 55,348 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 55,348 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 49,355 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 41,030 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 31,476 miles

wiper blades split

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 VDM is a 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VDM, 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 VDM registered?

WL57 VDM is a 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 7 September 2007.

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