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YY56 FAM

2006 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

63,981 mi
Last recorded63,981 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer59,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY56 FAM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 63,981 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 20 Sep 2021 57,359 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 55,253 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 52,068 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 52,068 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 47,276 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 47,276 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2017 40,614 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 40,611 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 33,754 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 29,610 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 27,919 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 26,333 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 24,690 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 21,603 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 21,603 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 17,871 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 17,871 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 13,586 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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YY56 FAM is a 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YY56 FAM, 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 YY56 FAM registered?

YY56 FAM is a 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 13 October 2006.

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