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FE52 GHB

2002 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,986 mi
Last recorded82,986 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2011
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer54,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE52 GHB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2011 82,986 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play o/s/r and n/s/r hubs

Pass 8 Sep 2009 79,345 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 53,967 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 42,876 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 39,112 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2006 39,110 miles

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

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Fail 20 Mar 2006 31,552 miles

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

registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Nearside 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 13 Sep 2005 28,783 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2005 28,734 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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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FE52 GHB is a 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 FE52 GHB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FE52 GHB registered?

FE52 GHB is a 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is FE52 GHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE52 GHB shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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