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P557 EVO

2001 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,527 mi
Last recorded75,527 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer64,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP557 EVO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2013 75,527 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

all four brake discs pitted

front crossmember rusty

fuel filler pipes rusty

severe corrosion to rear underside

slow retraction both rear seat belts

Pass 22 Aug 2011 72,959 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

under body corosion

Fail 17 Aug 2011 72,955 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

under body corosion

Pass 17 Aug 2010 71,055 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 64,610 miles

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

underside of vehicle is starting to corrode

Pass 15 Jul 2008 54,020 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion starting on underside of vehicle

Fail 2 Aug 2007 43,908 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 43,908 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2005 42,078 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (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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P557 EVO is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 P557 EVO, 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 P557 EVO registered?

P557 EVO is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 27 October 2001.

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