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X493 DDN

2001 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

104,101 mi
Last recorded104,101 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer64,323 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX493 DDN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 104,101 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 103,963 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 103,907 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 103,901 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 103,732 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 103,683 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 103,443 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 103,309 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 102,886 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 102,149 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 101,481 miles

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

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

underside body shows to be undersealed

Pass 23 Mar 2011 69,654 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

both inner sills corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2011 96,954 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

both inner sills corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2010 82,349 miles

Oil leak

front tyres wearing on edges

noise from air-con pump

Pass 29 Dec 2008 76,776 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 45,362 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 72,175 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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X493 DDN is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 X493 DDN, 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 X493 DDN registered?

X493 DDN is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is X493 DDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for X493 DDN shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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