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WR55 EUL

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

149,501 mi
Last recorded149,501 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR55 EUL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 149,501 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Front front cross member coroded and holed

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Both rear tyres perished

Throttle cable insecure

Fail 22 Jan 2018 149,464 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Both rear tyres perished

Throttle cable insecure

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Front front cross member coroded and holed

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 145,507 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 145,504 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 132,914 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 122,308 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 107,469 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2012 106,517 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 91,202 miles

Sump pan corroded and leaking

Pass 9 Nov 2010 72,773 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 72,686 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 56,195 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 56,027 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 40,195 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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WR55 EUL is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WR55 EUL, 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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WR55 EUL is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 10 November 2005.

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