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P896 EVO

2001 Mitsubishi Lancer

Yellow Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,837 mi
Last recorded59,837 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2021
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer64,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP896 EVO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2021 59,837 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 59,644 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 59,152 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel including ferules (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced above subframe mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 59,046 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel including ferules (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced above subframe mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 56,151 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 56,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 50,499 miles

Body has slight corrosion showing signs of corrosion to inner sill / floor area, both sides (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2016 50,241 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

Body has slight corrosion showing signs of corrosion to inner sill / floor area, both sides (6.1.B.2)

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

oil pressure light showing at tickover

Pass 30 Jun 2015 45,366 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 44,599 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 44,250 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 43,764 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 42,168 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 40,566 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 36,665 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 36,665 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 32,148 miles

sills floor chassi and all brake pipes in good order advise to wax oil to protect

Fail 2 May 2007 28,321 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 May 2007 28,321 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 25,357 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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P896 EVO is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer in Yellow with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P896 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 P896 EVO registered?

P896 EVO is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 18 June 2001.

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