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E7 EXT

2001 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

67,639 mi
Last recorded67,639 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer64,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE7 EXT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 67,639 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 66,792 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 65,988 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 64,909 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 63,769 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 62,673 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 62,052 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 60,946 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 59,204 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 55,444 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 52,764 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 51,401 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 49,949 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 49,001 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 48,394 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 47,842 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 47,297 miles

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Pass 24 Oct 2008 45,611 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 45,585 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 41,781 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 39,417 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2005 34,863 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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E7 EXT is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 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 E7 EXT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E7 EXT registered?

E7 EXT is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is E7 EXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for E7 EXT shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E7 EXT have outstanding finance?

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