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YR56 OTW

2007 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

145,693 mi
Last recorded145,693 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer58,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR56 OTW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 145,693 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 125,541 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 102,069 miles

205/45/17 X 4..P3---15 yr old/miles etc etc

Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced X-MEMBER U/RAD-PODOT-MONITOR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR & OSR MAIN SA X 2 =BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 87,320 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2020 79,586 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 68,050 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 63,317 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 58,697 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 53,309 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 53,273 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 48,324 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 41,476 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 36,332 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 31,148 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 25,714 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 25,714 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres perished

Pass 7 Dec 2010 19,013 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 12,074 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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YR56 OTW is a 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YR56 OTW, 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 YR56 OTW registered?

YR56 OTW is a 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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