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X263 JLK

2001 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,070 mi
Last recorded87,070 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer64,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX263 JLK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2014 87,070 miles

Slight binding front braskes

Spare tyre defective

Pass 1 Feb 2013 86,514 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

space saver spare tyre is flat

Fail 1 Feb 2013 86,513 miles

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

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

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

space saver spare tyre is flat

Pass 7 Feb 2012 83,807 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 81,029 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 78,221 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 78,218 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 74,418 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 70,757 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 67,153 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 67,152 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2006 59,503 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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X263 JLK is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X263 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X263 JLK registered?

X263 JLK is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 23 February 2001.

Is X263 JLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for X263 JLK shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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