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J222 BJC

2001 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

60,540 mi
Last recorded60,540 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer64,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ222 BJC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2012 60,540 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 60,540 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 52,714 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 43,338 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 43,328 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 37,975 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 30,574 miles

front number plate deteriorating

Fail 12 Sep 2007 30,574 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 12 Jan 2007 22,811 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 15,754 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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J222 BJC is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 J222 BJC, 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 J222 BJC registered?

J222 BJC is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 5 January 2001.

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