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BV51 AUL

2001 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

128,517 mi
Last recorded128,517 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer64,323 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 AUL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2016 128,517 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All four tyres (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Jun 2016 128,517 miles

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All four tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 127,771 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 127,771 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 126,557 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 126,383 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

OIL COOLER PIPES RUSTED

PROPSHAFT NOISE

Pass 5 Oct 2009 107,582 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 97,545 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 82,340 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 73,217 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 60,343 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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BV51 AUL is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 64,323 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 BV51 AUL, 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 25 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BV51 AUL registered?

BV51 AUL is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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