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AE51 VMW

2001 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

27,159 mi
Last recorded27,159 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer64,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 VMW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 27,159 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 25,246 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 16,481 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 16,481 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 16,481 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 16,481 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 16,481 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 16,481 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 16,481 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 16,481 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 16,481 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 16,481 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 15,674 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advise, no rear seats fitted due to permanently mounted cage.

Pass 8 Aug 2011 15,674 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise, no rear seats fitted due to permanently mounted cage.

Pass 18 Mar 2010 15,342 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 15,316 miles

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

Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 14,656 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 13,270 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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AE51 VMW is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AE51 VMW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE51 VMW registered?

AE51 VMW is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 6 November 2001.

Is AE51 VMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 VMW shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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