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L888 XOX

2002 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

119,581 mi
Last recorded119,581 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer54,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL888 XOX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 119,581 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2024 118,771 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 117,891 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 117,846 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 116,435 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking on catalyst (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 114,022 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 114,020 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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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L888 XOX is a 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 L888 XOX, 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 L888 XOX registered?

L888 XOX is a 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 January 2002.

Is L888 XOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L888 XOX shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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