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OV55 LGE

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

92,967 mi
Last recorded92,967 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2014
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 LGE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2014 92,967 miles

exhaust leak

handbrake high

n/s/r lamp damaged

rear discs corroded and pads worn

slight play in n/s/r top ball joint

Fail 26 Aug 2014 92,967 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust leak

handbrake high

n/s/r lamp damaged

rear discs corroded and pads worn

slight play in n/s/r top ball joint

Pass 15 Aug 2013 79,082 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 70,184 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 67,938 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 63,085 miles

advise engine management light on

Pass 2 Oct 2009 58,971 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 2 Oct 2009 58,971 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 44,764 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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OV55 LGE is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 60,560 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 OV55 LGE, 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 21 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OV55 LGE registered?

OV55 LGE is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 20 October 2005.

Is OV55 LGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV55 LGE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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