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X948 NWX

2001 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,291 mi
Last recorded61,291 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer64,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX948 NWX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 61,291 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2017 61,291 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 61,121 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 61,121 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2015 59,491 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 59,491 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 57,474 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 57,474 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Slight Brake Bind Nearside Front

Pass 23 Jan 2013 54,837 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 54,837 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 51,999 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN VERY LOW ON INNER EDGE 175/70/13 H

Pass 24 Jan 2011 49,177 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 49,177 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN VERY LOW ON INNER EDGE,RECOMEND WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK

Pass 19 Jan 2010 45,851 miles

ADVANCED CORROSION ON ALL REAR BRAKE PIPES

ADVANCED CORROSION ON OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS

WATER IN OFFSIDE FRONT INDICATOR LAMP

WEAR LIP ON BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISC INNER FACES

Pass 3 Feb 2009 42,257 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 37,898 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 33,492 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 28,011 miles

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

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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X948 NWX is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 X948 NWX, 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 X948 NWX registered?

X948 NWX is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 8 February 2001.

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