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M7 WMB

2001 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

63,519 mi
Last recorded63,519 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer64,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM7 WMB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 63,519 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 62,458 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 62,418 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 61,405 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 59,677 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 59,263 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 59,228 miles

vehicle covered with under seal

Pass 14 Apr 2012 59,219 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 58,652 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 52,999 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 52,992 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Inner Rear Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2007 45,661 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2007 44,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

slight play in nearside rear suspension/ wheel bearing

Pass 3 Aug 2006 34,801 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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M7 WMB is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 M7 WMB, 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 M7 WMB registered?

M7 WMB is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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