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DX61 DRO

2011 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,740 mi
Last recorded74,740 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer66,316 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX61 DRO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 74,740 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 68,528 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 63,180 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 63,178 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 62,230 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 55,620 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 55,620 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 50,014 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 46,607 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 42,297 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 35,871 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 May 2016 33,766 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40/18 97y (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 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 29 May 2015 28,165 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 22,500 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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DX61 DRO is a 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 DX61 DRO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DX61 DRO registered?

DX61 DRO is a 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 5 September 2011.

Is DX61 DRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX61 DRO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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