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SM11 HCJ

2011 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

90,633 mi
Last recorded90,633 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer66,316 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM11 HCJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 90,633 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 81,497 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front and rear suspension / brake components rusty and corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2023 81,470 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front and rear suspension / brake components rusty and corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2022 74,183 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2022 74,183 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 66,447 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 66,447 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 61,524 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides front getting worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to flexible pipe getting rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bush too chassis getting worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bush too chassis starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all of rear both sides near suspension getting corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 55,689 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 55,689 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear where they join flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear flexible brake hose to hub (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 49,314 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and outer both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 42,339 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 33,131 miles

both rear inner brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2015 25,856 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 19,917 miles

nearside and offside front tyres have cracking to tread

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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SM11 HCJ is a 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 66,316 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 SM11 HCJ, 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 15 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SM11 HCJ registered?

SM11 HCJ is a 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 30 May 2011.

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