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X481 AJF

2001 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

68,523 mi
Last recorded68,523 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2010
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer64,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX481 AJF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2010 68,523 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 68,523 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Fail 5 Jan 2010 65,868 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 65,868 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 59,109 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 59,109 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 50,030 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 43,787 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 43,787 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 37,575 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 37,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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X481 AJF is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 X481 AJF, 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 X481 AJF registered?

X481 AJF is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 January 2001.

Is X481 AJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for X481 AJF shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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