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V60 NEV

2001 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

70,125 mi
Last recorded70,125 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer64,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV60 NEV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 70,125 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in sealant (1.1.11 (c))

under body all coated in sealant

Fail 8 Nov 2023 70,119 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wing/ arch- 3x places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Above subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wing/ arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Brake hose fouling suspension (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill x2 patches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Pass 7 Nov 2022 69,337 miles

Sill covers fitted, unable to fully inspect sills

Underside of vehicle coated with underseal making inspection of components difficult

Pass 6 Nov 2021 68,836 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All coated (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 68,334 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 68,333 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 68,326 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner lower wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner lower wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front suspension components corroded but can still function as intended

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

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

Offside Rear mudguard close to road wheel

Rear suspension components corroded but can still function as intended

Pass 17 Sep 2019 67,731 miles

Nearside Rear Chassis leg slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear braided brake hose secured to drop link by cable tie (incorrectly routed)

Outer sills difficult to inspect due to plastic covers

Vehicle difficult to inspect due to underseal

Fail 19 Apr 2019 67,690 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength backing sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength backing sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative tell tale (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust fouling.

Front o/s and n/s floor areas slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear braided hose secured to drop link

Outer sills difficult to inspect due to covers

Pass 11 Apr 2018 66,859 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 66,252 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 64,964 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 63,795 miles

both outer sills corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2014 62,786 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 60,271 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 57,910 miles

INNER SILLS ARE CORRODED

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE REAR BRAKE HOSES ARE CLOSE TO ANTI ROLL BAR DROP LINKS AND CV BOOTS

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)

PARKING BRAKE LEVER TRAVEL IS CLOSE TO LIMIT

SLIGHT PLAY IN THE STEERING COLUMN

Pass 11 Feb 2011 54,985 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 51,050 miles

front pads getting low keep check

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 19 Jan 2009 45,501 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 42,064 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 40,209 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 20,246 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 40,209 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 34,417 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 34,417 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 32,373 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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V60 NEV is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V60 NEV, 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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V60 NEV is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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