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WR56 VZL

2007 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

115,889 mi
Last recorded115,889 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2022
Typical for 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer58,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR56 VZL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2022 115,889 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side ()

Pass 27 Jul 2021 107,012 miles

fuel filler pipes corroded

general corrosion to underside of car

both inner tie rods deteriorated

front cross member corroded

nearside rear brake backing plate deteriorated

offside front outer cv gator deteriorated

Pass 28 Jul 2020 97,972 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2020 97,971 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front subframe and components corroded

Nearside Front fog lamp not operating

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre cracks occurring outer wall

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both front inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 91,538 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 91,534 miles

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced x/member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured missing (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 82,370 miles

Front disc slight corrosion on the inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre is scrubbing on the inner edge

Offside Front tyre is starting to scrub slightly

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust flange is corroded

front and rear cross members have slight corrosion

sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2017 74,944 miles

Nearside Front brake is binding slightly

Nearside Front lower cross member is slightly corroded

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

Offside Rear Lower quarter is slightly corroded

Rear exhaust flange is slightly corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2016 66,253 miles

Nearside Front tyre is scrubbing slightly

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear slightly corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2015 58,512 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 52,044 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

sill covers fitted

Fail 31 Jan 2014 52,036 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2013 44,678 miles

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

sill covers fitted not allowing inspection of the sills

Pass 26 Jan 2012 37,722 miles

front tyres starting to scrub on the edges

Pass 31 Jan 2011 31,531 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 24,235 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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WR56 VZL is a 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WR56 VZL, 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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WR56 VZL is a 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 22 January 2007.

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