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LR52 NPN

2002 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,125 mi
Last recorded84,125 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2013
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer54,679 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR52 NPN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2013 84,125 miles

Front & rear brake discs show wear

Fail 23 Nov 2012 76,038 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 76,038 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 71,346 miles

both front discs slightly corroded

both rear discs slightly corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2011 71,346 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

both front discs slightly corroded

both rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2010 71,235 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 68,447 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 68,447 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 56,617 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 50,694 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 50,678 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Feb 2008 50,589 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 46,929 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 46,926 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

n/s/fr and o/s/f windows tinted

Pass 3 Jan 2006 36,342 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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LR52 NPN is a 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 LR52 NPN, 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.

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What year was LR52 NPN registered?

LR52 NPN is a 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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