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YY56 OXB

2006 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,967 mi
Last recorded88,967 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer59,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY56 OXB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2021 88,967 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Strong advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 87,845 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 87,844 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Leak from flexi section and centre section. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 80,594 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 72,447 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 63,727 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust support bracket broken and repaired with wire.

Pass 5 Aug 2016 58,467 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 55,680 miles

both wiper blades starting to tear x2

chips in w/screen

front tyres feathering inner edges

rear discs heavily corroded front discs scored

rear sections of main front to rear brake pipes corroded

slight fluctuation on all brake efforts under-load

Fail 8 Dec 2015 55,680 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both wiper blades starting to tear x2

chips in w/screen

front tyres feathering inner edges

rear discs heavily corroded front discs scored

rear sections of main front to rear brake pipes corroded

slight fluctuation on all brake efforts under-load

Pass 2 Dec 2014 50,304 miles

both rear wheels slightly binding x2

minor corrossion to both rear sections of main front to rear brake pipes x2

osr disc outer face heavily corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2013 43,462 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 4 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 36,104 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 36,104 miles

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 31,115 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 24,157 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 24,157 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 18,456 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 OXB is a 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OXB, 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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YY56 OXB is a 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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