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WP05 WRL

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

125,651 mi
Last recorded125,651 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP05 WRL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2018 125,651 miles

both rear inner cills and suspension corrdoded

cill covers fitted

Fail 1 Feb 2018 125,651 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both front out riggers holed (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

cill covers fitted

heavy corrosion both rear inner cills front cross-member collapsed excessive corrosion (concern about support strength for engine and gearbox)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 104,521 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake discs worn.

Pass 3 Jun 2014 84,187 miles

Sump has minor oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2014 84,187 miles

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Sump has minor oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2013 77,829 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 77,829 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

Fail 15 Aug 2012 68,598 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 68,598 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 67,081 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

Rear brake discs pitted

Fail 1 Sep 2011 67,081 miles

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

Front brake pads wearing low

Rear brake discs pitted

Pass 3 Sep 2010 63,429 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 63,429 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Drivers wiper blade clicks on windscreen,also worn

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

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2009 48,112 miles

Sill Covers Fitted

Fail 31 Jul 2009 48,112 miles

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

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

Sill Covers Fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2008 31,657 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 WRL is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 WP05 WRL, 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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WP05 WRL is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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