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AP02 YEU

2002 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

49,861 mi
Last recorded49,861 miles
Recorded on12 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer54,679 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 YEU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2014 49,861 miles

N/S/F tyre slight wear on inner edge.

Pass 17 May 2013 47,175 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing thin on inner edge.

Pass 21 Feb 2011 41,030 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 38,912 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2009 38,795 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2008 36,157 miles

slight surface corrosion on rear b/discs.

Fail 1 Mar 2008 36,135 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

slight surface corrosion on rear b/discs.

Pass 30 Jan 2007 34,514 miles

all pads down to 2mm hand brake high

Fail 30 Jan 2007 34,514 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

all pads down to 2mm hand brake high

Pass 24 Apr 2006 29,550 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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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AP02 YEU is a 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 54,679 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 AP02 YEU, 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 24 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AP02 YEU registered?

AP02 YEU is a 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 24 April 2002.

Is AP02 YEU safe to buy?

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