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WP05 BBO

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

138,086 mi
Last recorded138,086 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2014
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP05 BBO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2014 138,086 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2014 138,001 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Inner Rear 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)

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

Pass 1 May 2013 125,649 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 111,504 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 95,780 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 95,383 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust bracket @ o/s/r silencer half has one half corroded and not supporting. However, the outher half in good condition

Handbrake to n/s a little low for a car of this type

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear n/s fog lamp damaged, however, lamp not used

Rear o/s service brake slow coming on when foot brake is applied

Pass 8 Jul 2010 80,479 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 64,353 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

unable to see outer sills due to lower body kit(moulding) fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2008 46,108 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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WP05 BBO is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 WP05 BBO, 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 WP05 BBO registered?

WP05 BBO is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 13 July 2005.

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The MOT history for WP05 BBO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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