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JJ04 EVO

2001 Mitsubishi Lancer

Yellow Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,645 mi
Last recorded87,645 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer64,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJ04 EVO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 87,645 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 87,100 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 86,563 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 86,372 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 86,091 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 85,639 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 82,955 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Jul 2016 77,901 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Jul 2015 73,224 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 68,695 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 68,606 miles

Nearside front tyre worn inside edge.

Fail 12 Nov 2012 68,604 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside front tyre worn inside edge.

Pass 22 Nov 2011 58,539 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 42,496 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 39,106 miles

air bag light on

Pass 3 Oct 2008 31,766 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 28,612 miles

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

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

recomend adjust hanbrake shoes (travel high)

Fail 8 Oct 2007 28,612 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

recomend adjust hanbrake shoes (travel high)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 23,085 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 23,083 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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JJ04 EVO is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer in Yellow with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JJ04 EVO, 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.

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What year was JJ04 EVO registered?

JJ04 EVO is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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