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M701 ELC

1995 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,388 mi
Last recorded127,388 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2017
Typical for 1995 Mitsubishi Lancer89,845 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM701 ELC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2017 127,388 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 124,421 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 121,195 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 101,034 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 96,472 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 91,971 miles

near side and off side front tyres wearing on inside edge

slight play in near side front wheel bearing

Pass 18 Oct 2011 89,798 miles

engine leak oil, oil cooler is leaking oil, play in rack, front antiroll bar near side link is worn, front tyres are worn on edges, centre and rear exhaust is holed and blowing

near side rear hose is poorly mounted

Fail 14 Oct 2011 89,798 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

engine leak oil, oil cooler is leaking oil, play in rack, front antiroll bar near side link is worn, front tyres are worn on edges, centre and rear exhaust is holed and blowing

Pass 23 Oct 2010 87,357 miles

handbrake travel high, engine leaking oil, steering rack damp, steering rack worn, offside rear lower arm damaged, nearside rear lower arm outer bush worn

Fail 14 Oct 2010 87,299 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

handbrake travel high, engine leaking oil, steering rack damp, steering rack worn, offside rear lower arm damaged, nearside rear lower arm outer bush worn

Pass 22 Oct 2009 85,055 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 82,056 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 78,339 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Oct 2007 78,305 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Oct 2006 74,449 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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M701 ELC is a 1995 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1995 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 89,845 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 M701 ELC, 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 31 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M701 ELC is a 1995 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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