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AO02 EVO

2002 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,497 mi
Last recorded110,497 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer54,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 EVO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 110,497 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 110,497 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 107,097 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Mar 2017 107,095 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported under bonnet (1.9.2a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 101,315 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2015 101,315 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 99,901 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 99,901 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 82,539 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 82,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 75,027 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 72,906 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2010 62,566 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 May 2010 62,566 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 57,566 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 53,117 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 45,248 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 31,508 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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AO02 EVO is a 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 54,679 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 AO02 EVO, 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 24 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AO02 EVO registered?

AO02 EVO is a 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 8 October 2002.

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