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V700 EVO

2001 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,102 mi
Last recorded74,102 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer64,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV700 EVO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 74,102 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2024 73,729 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 73,045 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 71,959 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edge

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

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all wheels (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 70,493 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 69,189 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 68,122 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

battery insecure

Pass 23 Sep 2011 66,759 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 66,757 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 60,954 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 58,207 miles

handbrake free travel requires adjustment

Pass 27 May 2009 52,256 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 46,397 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 37,403 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 37,342 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 28,849 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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V700 EVO is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V700 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.

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What year was V700 EVO registered?

V700 EVO is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 August 2001.

Is V700 EVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V700 EVO shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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