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X828 MES

2001 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

115,981 mi
Last recorded115,981 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer64,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX828 MES
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2013 115,981 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 115,981 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 110,035 miles

exhaust corrosion adv

Fail 20 Jan 2012 109,845 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corrosion adv

Pass 14 Feb 2011 100,747 miles

both front brake discs corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2011 100,747 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2010 90,682 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 90,682 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

signs of coolant loss pipe or housing

Fail 26 Feb 2009 81,686 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front cross member corroded

slight oil leaks from engine

Pass 26 Feb 2009 81,686 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front cross member corroded

slight oil leaks from engine

Pass 28 Feb 2008 68,975 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 68,964 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)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 60,920 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 51,483 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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X828 MES is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 X828 MES, 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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X828 MES is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 February 2001.

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