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X262 NKO

2001 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

159,388 mi
Last recorded159,388 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer64,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX262 NKO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 159,388 miles

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

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

surface corrosion underside

Fail 6 Apr 2017 159,388 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported pipe to flexi hose (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

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

surface corrosion underside

Pass 22 Apr 2016 153,145 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 153,145 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 145,866 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 16 Apr 2015 145,866 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 138,475 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2014 138,288 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 131,690 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front crossmember corroded

rear crossmember corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2013 131,689 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front crossmember corroded

rear crossmember corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2012 125,335 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear wiper blad torn

slight roughness o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 11 Apr 2012 125,334 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear wiper blad torn

slight roughness o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 29 Mar 2011 116,996 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

feul cap seal worn

Pass 8 Apr 2010 109,083 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2009 101,102 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rack end slight wear.

Pass 20 Apr 2009 101,102 miles

nearside rack end slight wear.

Pass 14 Apr 2008 92,989 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2008 92,989 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 84,060 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 76,003 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 76,003 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 NKO is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NKO, 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 NKO registered?

X262 NKO is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 22 November 2001.

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