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AF56 NHO

2006 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

91,854 mi
Last recorded91,854 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer59,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 NHO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 91,854 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear both rear arches slight corrosion

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust rusty

Pass 26 Oct 2024 88,338 miles

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

both headlight beam images poor

corrosion to rear wheel arches

n/s/f outer cv boot greasy

Pass 4 Nov 2023 83,887 miles

Battery loose

Nearside Rear Wheel arch corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 79,028 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 74,282 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2021 74,277 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Drop link Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 69,561 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2020 69,559 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective rear box/ exhaust just supported (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 62,551 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 58,108 miles

Nearside Rear brake is binding slightly

Pass 9 Jun 2017 50,791 miles

Offside Front tyre is showing signs of age also nearside rear the same

Pass 19 May 2016 43,472 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre is in a very poor condition

Pass 30 Apr 2015 36,678 miles

engine light on

Pass 13 May 2014 30,527 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 25,775 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 25,566 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 16 May 2012 20,492 miles

Shallow cut in NSF tyre outer sidewall

Pass 14 Sep 2011 20,001 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 18,190 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 16,282 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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AF56 NHO is a 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AF56 NHO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF56 NHO registered?

AF56 NHO is a 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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