2006 Mitsubishi Lancer 1.6L Petrol · YP56 UCV

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT on 20 June 2025 with 79,634 miles and no recorded defects. This represents an improving maintenance trend following a period of escalating mechanical issues between 2022 and 2024. While the car previously suffered from suspension and braking system degradation, the clean sheet from the latest test indicates that the previous owner addressed the identified advisories and failures during the intervening year. At 20 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer shows a remarkably low-mileage profile, averaging approximately 4,000 miles per year. The usage pattern is consistent but sparse, with only 863 miles recorded between the 2023 and 2024 tests, and another 878 miles between 2024 and 2025. This low mileage often reduces wear on the engine and drivetrain, but it increases the risk of rubber components per and metalwork oxidizing due to age and environmental exposure rather than mechanical stress. A physical inspection must focus on the lower chassis, as corrosion is a recurring theme in this record. The 2024 test specifically flagged corrosion on both front suspension arms and the offside rear brake pipe, while the 2023 record noted a corroded offside rear coil spring and multiple worn bushes. A buyer should check for active structural rust on these mounting points and ensure that the brake lines have been replaced or treated to prevent the deep pitting that led to the previous failure. The history of anti-roll bar linkages and bushes failing in 2022 and 2023 suggests the suspension geometry is reaching the end of its functional life and should be monitored closely for play or further tearing.