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R40 ESL

2002 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

58,335 mi
Last recorded58,335 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2022
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer54,679 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR40 ESL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2022 58,335 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Underside covered with underseal

Pass 4 Sep 2020 58,227 miles

Boot floor and rear panel corroded

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 58,157 miles

Boot floor and rear panel slightly corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 58,043 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear boot floor and rear panel corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2018 58,037 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear boot floor and rear panel corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2017 57,762 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2016 57,339 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 56,312 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 54,940 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 53,855 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 51,281 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 49,011 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 49,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2010 46,947 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 46,947 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 May 2009 44,413 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 44,413 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 May 2008 41,332 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 38,284 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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R40 ESL is a 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 R40 ESL, 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 R40 ESL registered?

R40 ESL is a 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 22 April 2002.

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