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P816 JBC

2001 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,204 mi
Last recorded99,204 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer64,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP816 JBC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2011 99,204 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 98,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 98,058 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 93,016 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

fuel pipes corroeded

Fail 5 Aug 2009 92,983 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

fuel pipes corroeded

Pass 19 Jul 2008 86,496 miles

225/45 R17 Front tytres..215/45 R17 Rear tyres..

Clutch pedal rubber missing..

Clutch sleeve cylinder pinion fouling lower radiator hose..

Fuel filler pipe corroded..

Main fuel pipes corroded..

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Race harnesses not checked-seat belts only..

oil leak from rear diff cooler..

Fail 16 Jul 2008 86,496 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

225/45 R17 Front tytres..215/45 R17 Rear tyres..

Clutch pedal rubber missing..

Clutch sleeve cylinder pinion fouling lower radiator hose..

Fuel filler pipe corroded..

Main fuel pipes corroded..

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Race harnesses not checked-seat belts only..

oil leak from rear diff cooler..

Pass 7 Aug 2007 83,661 miles

Both main front to rear brake pipes rusty..

Both rear inner anti-roll bar bushes worn..on pass limit..

Both rear tyres on wear limit..(1.6mm)

Fuel filler pipe rusty..main front to rear fuel pipe corroded..

Nearside front seat belt stalk fitted incorrectly..

Offside front indictor unit loose..

Oil leak from rear diff cooler..

Vehicle fitted with harnesses-seat belts checked only..

Pass 24 Jul 2006 81,068 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 81,068 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

oil leak from engine.

cut on nearside front tyre outer wall.

main front to rear brake pipes rusty.

nearside front fog lamp inop.

nearside rear tyre on limit.

oil leaking from rear diff cooler.

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing.

vehicle fitted with harnesses-seat belts checked only.

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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P816 JBC is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P816 JBC, 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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P816 JBC is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 13 August 2001.

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