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WP56 VMC

2007 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,381 mi
Last recorded119,381 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer58,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP56 VMC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 119,381 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 115,167 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 109,780 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 104,395 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 97,412 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 89,056 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 89,056 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 68,204 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

crack in screen

Pass 26 Jan 2018 63,021 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 57,643 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi exhaust pipe (7.1.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fail 30 Jan 2017 57,643 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi exhaust pipe (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 2 Feb 2016 53,274 miles

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

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

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)

side windows tinted

steering has slight play both sides

Fail 2 Feb 2016 53,273 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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)

side windows tinted

steering has slight play both sides

Pass 26 Jan 2015 49,225 miles

Battery slightly loose but secure

Nearside rear tyre starting to crack

Offside rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 13 Jan 2014 43,237 miles

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

front brake pads worn

Pass 12 Jan 2013 38,463 miles

plastic covers fitted to sills

Pass 9 Jan 2012 31,063 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 25,424 miles

both outer sill covered in plastic trim

osr and center rear seat belts checked with child seat in place

Pass 12 Jan 2010 19,821 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 19,821 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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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WP56 VMC is a 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 WP56 VMC, 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 WP56 VMC registered?

WP56 VMC is a 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 12 January 2007.

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