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S70 EVO

2001 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

62,279 mi
Last recorded62,279 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer64,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS70 EVO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 62,279 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 61,129 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 60,064 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 58,765 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 57,563 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 56,864 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 55,252 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 54,945 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 51,161 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 44,167 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

small cut in o/s/f outer cv boot

small pin holes in both front balljoint dust covers

various pipes corroding

Fail 19 May 2015 44,163 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

front tyres wearing on inner edge

small cut in o/s/f outer cv boot

small pin holes in both front balljoint dust covers

various pipes corroding

Pass 2 May 2014 41,392 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 39,684 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 39,462 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 39,311 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 39,201 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 38,578 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 38,112 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 36,880 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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S70 EVO is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 S70 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S70 EVO?

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What year was S70 EVO registered?

S70 EVO is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 8 June 2001.

Is S70 EVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S70 EVO shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S70 EVO have outstanding finance?

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