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X262 JLK

2001 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

134,625 mi
Last recorded134,625 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer64,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX262 JLK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc
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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2016 134,625 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipes (both) (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

fuel filler pipe corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2015 131,029 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear tyre worn on edge

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

Offside front tyre worn on edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear seat belts not checked

Pass 6 Jul 2015 131,029 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on edge

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

Offside front tyre worn on edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear seat belts not checked

Fail 30 Jun 2014 125,827 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 125,827 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 119,323 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel filler neck and breather pipe to tank rusty.

Play in NS and OS steering drumstick ball joints, inside rack gaiters.

Rear meatal brake pipes rusty.

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 17 Jun 2013 119,323 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel filler neck and breather pipe to tank rusty.

Play in NS and OS steering drumstick ball joints, inside rack gaiters.

Rear meatal brake pipes rusty.

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 111,116 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

battery insecure

centre exhaust deteriorating

Fail 17 Apr 2012 111,116 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery insecure

centre exhaust deteriorating

front discs rusty

Pass 20 Apr 2011 103,698 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 103,696 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Battery insecure

Pass 22 Apr 2010 96,685 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 89,306 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 82,085 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 67,541 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 63,929 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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X262 JLK is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 X262 JLK, 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 X262 JLK registered?

X262 JLK is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 24 January 2001.

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