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WV57 LBZ

2007 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

112,438 mi
Last recorded112,438 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer58,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV57 LBZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 112,438 miles

Exhaust flange badly corroded

Front Cross member corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 103,185 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front cross member corroded

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust flange badly corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2023 103,185 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front cross member corroded

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust flange badly corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2022 94,262 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SMOOTH ON EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL 4 SHOCKS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 94,262 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SMOOTH ON EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL 4 SHOCKS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 86,653 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL 4 SHOCKS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 82,307 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened ALL 4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 82,307 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened ALL 4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 74,820 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 59,396 miles

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 59,396 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 47,218 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2017 47,218 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 38,912 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 38,912 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 32,823 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 32,823 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre cracking badly around sidewall

Pass 15 Sep 2014 25,850 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 16 Sep 2013 14,317 miles

offside front tyre starting to crack

Fail 16 Sep 2013 14,317 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside front tyre starting to crack

Pass 18 Sep 2012 11,946 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 9,350 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 7,139 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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WV57 LBZ is a 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 WV57 LBZ, 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 WV57 LBZ registered?

WV57 LBZ is a 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 21 September 2007.

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