MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,388 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
near side and off side front tyres wearing on inside edge
slight play in near side front wheel bearing
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
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
handbrake travel high, engine leaking oil, steering rack damp, steering rack worn, offside rear lower arm damaged, nearside rear lower arm outer bush worn
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
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
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)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was M701 ELC registered?
M701 ELC is a 1995 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 1995.
Is M701 ELC safe to buy?
The MOT history for M701 ELC shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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