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WRT 98A

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

56,732 mi
Last recorded56,732 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWRT 98A
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 56,732 miles

Front Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.A.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 55,238 miles

Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened both front (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

sump oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2014 49,676 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 45,019 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 45,019 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same shape (1.7.6)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 35,121 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 32,296 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 23,047 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 18,833 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 May 2008 12,536 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 12,536 miles

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

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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WRT 98A is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WRT 98A, 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 WRT 98A registered?

WRT 98A is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is WRT 98A safe to buy?

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