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X531 VRL

2016 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

142,145 mi
Last recorded142,145 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer96,271 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX531 VRL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 142,145 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 140,562 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 139,761 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 138,563 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 137,775 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 136,684 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 131,322 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 131,322 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 131,322 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 130,787 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 130,775 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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X531 VRL is a 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 96,271 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 X531 VRL, 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 10 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X531 VRL registered?

X531 VRL is a 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is X531 VRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for X531 VRL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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