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AT51 AXB

2001 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,002 mi
Last recorded120,002 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer64,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAT51 AXB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 120,002 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 119,407 miles

Front Lower sills corroded both sides

Pass 20 Sep 2023 117,680 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 116,301 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 114,967 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 111,111 miles

extensively modified

Pass 21 Feb 2019 111,089 miles

Anti roll bar cage fitted front and rear. Centre rear seatbelt not fitted at time of test

Fail 20 Feb 2019 111,088 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Anti roll bar cage fitted front and rear. Centre rear seatbelt not fitted at time of test

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Apr 2016 109,539 miles

Body has slight corrosion both inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2015 100,469 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

under vehicle is very slightly starting to corrode in certain areas

Fail 9 Apr 2015 100,469 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

under vehicle is very slightly starting to corrode in certain areas

Fail 4 Apr 2015 100,334 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2014 88,646 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 88,646 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 28 Jan 2014 86,592 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 82,208 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 79,523 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 75,253 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 72,070 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 67,276 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 63,173 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 55,349 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 47,118 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 47,118 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

incorrect colour to the nearside on the number plate

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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AT51 AXB is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AT51 AXB, 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 AT51 AXB registered?

AT51 AXB is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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