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X986 XRH

2001 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,172 mi
Last recorded122,172 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer64,323 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX986 XRH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 122,172 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 121,600 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 121,067 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 120,325 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 117,964 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 117,589 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 117,573 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 117,394 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play borderline (2.1.3 (b) (i))

plastic covers fitted too outer sill and under seal under vehicle

Pass 19 Jul 2018 116,585 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner steering rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 116,585 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner steering rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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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X986 XRH is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X986 XRH, 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 X986 XRH registered?

X986 XRH is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 February 2001.

Is X986 XRH safe to buy?

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