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PO12 JHH

2012 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,688 mi
Last recorded53,688 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer44,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO12 JHH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 53,688 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 53,331 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 53,331 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 52,940 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 52,407 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 51,833 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 50,854 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 50,850 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 48,784 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 41,338 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wiper smearing but still clears screen effectively.

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front wiper smearing but still clears screen effectively.

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 31,177 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2015 24,623 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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PO12 JHH is a 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 44,958 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 PO12 JHH, 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 14 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was PO12 JHH registered?

PO12 JHH is a 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 24 March 2012.

Is PO12 JHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for PO12 JHH shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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