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X697 JSB

2001 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,863 mi
Last recorded96,863 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2010
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer64,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX697 JSB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2010 96,863 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 90,024 miles

Front Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 83,452 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 75,889 miles

drivers seat belt not retracting fully

Pass 9 Nov 2006 67,821 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 67,821 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 58,895 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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X697 JSB is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 X697 JSB, 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 X697 JSB registered?

X697 JSB is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 23 January 2001.

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The MOT history for X697 JSB shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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