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R264 XAS

2002 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,873 mi
Last recorded56,873 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2011
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer54,679 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR264 XAS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2011 56,873 miles

all brake discs have some corrosion

Pass 22 Nov 2010 53,394 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 50,201 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 48,698 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT ON INNER EDGES.

REAR ANTIROLL BAR HAS SLIGHT MOVEMENT.

Pass 3 May 2007 48,293 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 42,785 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 42,785 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2006 56,782 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R264 XAS is a 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R264 XAS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R264 XAS registered?

R264 XAS is a 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 17 October 2002.

Is R264 XAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R264 XAS shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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