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MU51 LHO

2001 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,314 mi
Last recorded41,314 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2009
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer64,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU51 LHO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2009 41,314 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

HANDBRAKE EXCESS TRAVEL

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

OSF+NSF TYRES WEARING /WORN ON INNER EDGES

OSR BRAKE FLEXI CABLE TIED TO SUSPENSION

OSR+NSR BRAKE FLEXI PIPES UPRATED TYPE ,VERY CLOSE TO ANTI ROLL BAR

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

ROLL CAGE FITTED

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

STEERING RACK BUSHES SLIGHT PLAY

SUBFRAME HAS BEEN REPAIRED (WELDED)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 8 Aug 2009 41,314 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

HANDBRAKE EXCESS TRAVEL

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

OSF+NSF TYRES WEARING /WORN ON INNER EDGES

OSR BRAKE FLEXI CABLE TIED TO SUSPENSION

OSR+NSR BRAKE FLEXI PIPES UPRATED TYPE ,VERY CLOSE TO ANTI ROLL BAR

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

ROLL CAGE FITTED

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

STEERING RACK BUSHES SLIGHT PLAY

SUBFRAME HAS BEEN REPAIRED (WELDED)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 33,079 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 26,647 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 26,636 miles

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 23,366 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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MU51 LHO is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 64,323 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 MU51 LHO, 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 25 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MU51 LHO registered?

MU51 LHO is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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