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YX06 YPZ

2006 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

199,388 mi
Last recorded199,388 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2015
Typical for 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer59,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX06 YPZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2015 199,388 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 174,254 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2014 173,714 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Oil leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 152,907 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 152,907 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 132,135 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 107,267 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 107,267 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 51,677 miles

scraping noise from rear

Fail 14 Oct 2010 51,676 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

scraping noise from rear

Fail 10 Mar 2010 47,006 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 47,006 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 38,385 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 38,385 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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YX06 YPZ is a 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 59,624 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 YX06 YPZ, 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 20 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YX06 YPZ is a 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 23 March 2006.

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