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WX51 VWN

2001 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2011
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

87,398 mi
Last recorded87,398 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2010
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer64,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX51 VWN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2010 87,398 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 63,993 miles

offside front indicator has condensation

Pass 24 Jul 2008 46,798 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2008 46,747 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

all brake pipes undersealed cannot fully inspect

Pass 3 Jul 2007 29,816 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 29,515 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 28,261 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 27,676 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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WX51 VWN is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 WX51 VWN, 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 WX51 VWN registered?

WX51 VWN is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 18 October 2001.

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