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R20 TME

2001 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,541 mi
Last recorded61,541 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer64,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR20 TME
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 31 Mar 2026 61,541 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 61,385 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 60,822 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 59,818 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016

vehicle built for rallying purpous

Pass 3 Mar 2015 57,660 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 56,499 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 55,849 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 55,228 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 54,645 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 53,887 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 52,974 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 52,137 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 51,324 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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R20 TME is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 R20 TME, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R20 TME registered?

R20 TME is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 25 April 2001.

Is R20 TME safe to buy?

The MOT history for R20 TME shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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