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LJ61 LGD

2011 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

157,128 mi
Last recorded157,128 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer66,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ61 LGD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 May 2025 157,128 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both Headlamps (4.1.2 (c))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 149,404 miles

Central Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Apr 2024 149,404 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Central Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 144,012 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 May 2023 144,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 138,949 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 138,949 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 135,345 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2020 126,154 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 May 2019 117,333 miles

Nearside Front lower ball joint dust cover split but still prevent ingress of dirt

Offside Front lower ball joint dust cover split but still prevent ingress of dirt

Fail 10 May 2019 117,333 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front lower ball joint dust cover split but still prevent ingress of dirt

Offside Front lower ball joint dust cover split but still prevent ingress of dirt

Pass 8 May 2018 106,451 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 97,580 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 97,580 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 91,241 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 91,238 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s and o/s (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 70,392 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 48,300 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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LJ61 LGD is a 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 66,316 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 LJ61 LGD, 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 15 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LJ61 LGD is a 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 25 November 2011.

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