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X701 DPN

2001 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

110,681 mi
Last recorded110,681 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer64,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX701 DPN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 110,681 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2016 109,324 miles

x2 head lights need a clean

x2 rear tyres are cracking

Pass 15 Sep 2015 107,162 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 104,038 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 May 2014 104,036 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)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 May 2013 100,972 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 100,611 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 94,562 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 87,395 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 75,769 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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X701 DPN is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 X701 DPN, 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 X701 DPN registered?

X701 DPN is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is X701 DPN safe to buy?

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