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X642 BTT

2001 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

54,318 mi
Last recorded54,318 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer64,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX642 BTT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2014 54,318 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Jan 2014 54,318 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 49,035 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2012 49,011 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside front brake disc slightly corroded

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Oct 2011 46,132 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 46,132 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

engine woring light on dash

Pass 8 Oct 2010 45,569 miles

general under body surface rust

oil around gear box

Pass 10 Oct 2009 44,506 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

surface corrosion throughout vehicle

Pass 9 Oct 2008 42,564 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 42,533 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

handbrake lever travel near limit

Pass 21 Sep 2007 38,289 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2007 38,289 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Slight play in N/S/R wheel bearing.

Pass 29 Sep 2006 28,558 miles

handbrake travel

rear tyres on limit

Pass 6 Oct 2005 39,923 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2005 39,923 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

retaining bolt missing from front subframe tie bar

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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X642 BTT is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X642 BTT, 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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X642 BTT is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 February 2001.

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