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X379 DDN

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,416 mi
Last recorded71,416 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX379 DDN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 71,416 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 70,400 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 66,581 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 60,494 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 54,934 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 53,528 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s steering arm has slight play

Fail 26 Apr 2011 53,345 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s inner cv boot split

o/s steering arm has slight play

Pass 11 May 2010 48,324 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 48,309 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 41,582 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 41,578 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2007 36,029 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2007 36,029 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 29,017 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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X379 DDN is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X379 DDN, 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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X379 DDN is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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