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X498 ENT

2001 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,048 mi
Last recorded161,048 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2009
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer64,323 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX498 ENT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2009 161,048 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 152,839 miles

rear tyres worn play bin rack os on limit front brake pipes and os rear steel and ns r steel corroded

Pass 8 May 2007 135,990 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight play in the offside off the steering rack

Fail 6 Apr 2007 135,646 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

small chip in windscreen †slight power steering leak

Pass 10 Feb 2006 111,888 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Feb 2006 111,888 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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X498 ENT is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X498 ENT, 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 X498 ENT registered?

X498 ENT is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 January 2001.

Is X498 ENT safe to buy?

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