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X849 NBP

2001 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,568 mi
Last recorded114,568 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer64,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX849 NBP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2020 114,568 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 114,189 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis by panhard rod (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 Jan 2018 114,184 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis by panhard rod (2.4.A.3)

front cross member corroded to excess by gear box mount

Pass 20 Jan 2017 112,666 miles

Front cross member becoming corroded under radiator

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive panhard rod mounting at floor (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Jan 2017 112,663 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front cross member becoming corroded under radiator

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive panhard rod mounting at floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 106,642 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Jan 2016 106,640 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre has 2x nails in it

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 101,328 miles

offside rear tyre out of shape

vehicle heavily under sealed on all underside and underside componants

Fail 15 Jan 2015 101,325 miles

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

offside rear tyre out of shape

vehicle heavily under sealed on all underside and underside componants

Pass 16 Jan 2014 95,035 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front cross member corroded

nearside rear tyre out of shape

Pass 22 Jan 2013 88,459 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

emmisions lamda reading too high but no exact match found in data base

front panel under radiator becoming corroded

fuel cap is of an emergency type but is maintaining seal

Fail 17 Jan 2013 88,432 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 82,601 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 82,563 miles

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 74,394 miles

N/S Of the steering rack has slight play.

O/S Wiper blade in a poor condition.

rear exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2010 66,884 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 59,368 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 53,198 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2008 53,092 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 46,193 miles

All 4 tyres required soon.

Pass 11 Jan 2006 39,911 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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X849 NBP is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 X849 NBP, 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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X849 NBP is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 8 January 2001.

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