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S40 JDS

2001 Mitsubishi Lancer

Yellow Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

10,677 mi
Last recorded10,677 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer64,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS40 JDS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 10,677 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 10,207 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 9,587 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 2,903 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 8,966 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 7,781 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010
Pass 24 Feb 2009
Fail 24 Feb 2009

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 4,081 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 1,720 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 268 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 254 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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S40 JDS is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer in Yellow with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 S40 JDS, 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 S40 JDS registered?

S40 JDS is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 June 2001.

Is S40 JDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S40 JDS shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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