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L22 NEL

2001 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

59,920 mi
Last recorded59,920 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer64,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL22 NEL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 59,920 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 58,789 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 58,758 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 4 Jul 2015 57,498 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 58,875 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 57,808 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 56,502 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 54,972 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 52,908 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 49,491 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 44,744 miles

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Pass 30 Jun 2007 40,295 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 30,984 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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L22 NEL is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 L22 NEL, 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

How do I check the history of L22 NEL?

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What year was L22 NEL registered?

L22 NEL is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 28 May 2001.

Is L22 NEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L22 NEL shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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