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DS11 MKL

2011 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

125,999 mi
Last recorded125,999 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer66,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS11 MKL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 125,999 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 115,219 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front/rera o/n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 115,219 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front/rera o/n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 109,202 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 95,876 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 95,874 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 20 Apr 2018 84,473 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 84,473 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2017 70,038 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 10 May 2017 70,038 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively excessive split (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm/nail (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm/cracking around tread of tyre/nail (4.1.E.1)

nearside front road wheel has a brake bind/slightly stiff when rotated by hand

offside front wiper blade smearing

under tray fitted

Pass 13 May 2016 54,859 miles

Nearside wiper blade starting to split

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 40,052 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight lipping to all brake disc.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2014 25,126 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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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DS11 MKL is a 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 66,316 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 DS11 MKL, 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 15 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DS11 MKL is a 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 20 May 2011.

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