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YX56 VVA

2006 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

285,876 mi
Last recorded285,876 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer59,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX56 VVA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Jul 2021 285,876 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front front sub frame heavily undersealed

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 276,382 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner steering arm slight play detected ()

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated slight adjustment required (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 260,569 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 238,496 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 217,188 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 189,716 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 168,900 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2015 168,875 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened badly worn and corroded (3.5.1i)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41 percent max 30 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 143,367 miles

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

near side front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Pass 25 Jul 2013 129,049 miles

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

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

front brake judder

n/s/f headlamp aim low

Pass 31 Jul 2012 91,804 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2012 91,804 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 84,957 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 84,944 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 71,377 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 50,747 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 12,076 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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YX56 VVA is a 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 YX56 VVA, 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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YX56 VVA is a 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 14 September 2006.

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