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RV52 XBA

2002 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

60,168 mi
Last recorded60,168 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer54,679 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV52 XBA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2016 60,168 miles

Both rear brake back plates slightly corroded.

Front cradle slightly corroded surface.

Slight roughness of bearing at both front tyres, need further inspection.

Pass 4 Dec 2015 59,131 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Dec 2015 59,131 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill 30cm from seat mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 52,329 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2014 52,327 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 44,989 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 44,212 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 42,180 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2011 42,176 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fail 10 Sep 2010 38,497 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 38,497 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 33,911 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 27,563 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 3 Sep 2008 27,420 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 24,004 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 14,500 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 11,702 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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RV52 XBA is a 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RV52 XBA, 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 RV52 XBA registered?

RV52 XBA is a 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 3 September 2002.

Is RV52 XBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV52 XBA shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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