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YC57 VXJ

2007 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

266,088 mi
Last recorded266,088 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2012
Typical for 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer58,831 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC57 VXJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2012 266,088 miles

Play offside steering arm

Running fault on idle

Pass 25 Jul 2011 226,367 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 184,967 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play in nearside steering arm

Fail 3 Aug 2010 184,967 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

slight play in nearside steering arm

Pass 5 Aug 2009 123,921 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 123,921 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 54,809 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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YC57 VXJ is a 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YC57 VXJ, 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 YC57 VXJ registered?

YC57 VXJ is a 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 26 October 2007.

Is YC57 VXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC57 VXJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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