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WU57 NLV

2007 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

90,311 mi
Last recorded90,311 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer58,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU57 NLV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 90,311 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 89,081 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 89,081 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2024 80,057 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil level LOW (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 80,057 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely BINDING (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil level LOW (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 72,999 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2022 70,444 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2021 67,220 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 65,588 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2020 65,545 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 63,056 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 60,865 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2018 60,842 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 58,548 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 15 Feb 2017 58,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 55,345 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 55,345 miles

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

osr tyre perished (205/50/16)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 52,425 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

os rear tyre castlated inner edge

play in os inner track rod knuckle

Pass 11 Aug 2014 46,696 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 41,289 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 36,114 miles

n/s wiper spliting

Fail 20 Aug 2012 36,114 miles

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

n/s wiper spliting

ns rear tyre cracking within tread

Pass 27 Aug 2011 32,093 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 27,277 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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WU57 NLV is a 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 WU57 NLV, 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 WU57 NLV registered?

WU57 NLV is a 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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