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FB02 OHY

2002 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

62,501 mi
Last recorded62,501 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2012
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer54,679 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB02 OHY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2012 62,501 miles

Floor corroded

N S F Antirollbar bushes got play

N S F Track rod end got play

Fail 1 Mar 2012 62,588 miles

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

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Floor corroded

N S F Antirollbar bushes got play

N S F Track rod end got play

Pass 17 Apr 2010 60,233 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 53,021 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front anti roll bar mounting bushes soft

both front tyres wearing inner edge

handbrake travel high

Fail 30 Mar 2009 53,002 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front anti roll bar mounting bushes soft

both front tyres wearing inner edge

handbrake travel high

Pass 18 Apr 2008 46,612 miles

front exhaust rubbers perishing

Fail 9 Apr 2008 46,353 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

front exhaust rubbers perishing

Pass 6 Mar 2007 38,556 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Feb 2006 30,021 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2006 30,021 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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FB02 OHY 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 60%.

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 FB02 OHY, 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 FB02 OHY registered?

FB02 OHY is a 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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