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YY06 ETX

2006 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

147,477 mi
Last recorded147,477 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2014
Typical for 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer59,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY06 ETX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2014 147,477 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front fog lamp unit insecure

Nearside rear tyre tread getting low

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear bumper has slight damage

Sump corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 123,459 miles

front brake discs heavily lipped

nearside front fog lamp unit insecure

nearside rear tyre tread getting low

slight damage to bodywork

Fail 4 Nov 2013 123,459 miles

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

front brake discs heavily lipped

nearside front fog lamp unit insecure

nearside rear tyre tread getting low

slight damage to bodywork

Pass 8 Nov 2012 99,759 miles

front suspension anti-roll bar drop link bushes split and perishing

Fail 1 Nov 2012 99,558 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front suspension anti-roll bar drop link bushes split and perishing

Pass 8 Nov 2011 78,187 miles

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

Noise on engine.

Fail 7 Nov 2011 78,187 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Noise on engine.

Pass 8 Nov 2010 62,631 miles

both front wipers worn

Fail 1 Nov 2010 62,631 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front wipers worn

Pass 1 Oct 2009 40,662 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 27,566 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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YY06 ETX is a 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YY06 ETX, 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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What year was YY06 ETX registered?

YY06 ETX is a 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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