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VA51 WBT

2001 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,393 mi
Last recorded49,393 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer64,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA51 WBT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 18 Mar 2026 49,393 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 49,260 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 48,978 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 48,577 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 48,410 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 44,906 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 42,647 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 38,398 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 34,103 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 33,318 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 30,079 miles

exhaust fouling on mounting

Pass 30 Oct 2006 28,528 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

fuel filler neck/pipe corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2005 26,317 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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VA51 WBT is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VA51 WBT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VA51 WBT registered?

VA51 WBT is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 12 October 2001.

Is VA51 WBT safe to buy?

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