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X279 WDY

2001 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

87,150 mi
Last recorded87,150 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer64,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX279 WDY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2019 87,150 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2019 87,007 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower arm rear mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 81,005 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Nov 2018 81,005 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 77,887 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Dec 2017 77,887 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 75,459 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2015 73,281 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 73,281 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 70,551 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r brake pipes rusting

Pass 8 Jan 2014 68,016 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 68,016 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 64,784 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Dec 2012 64,784 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 60,705 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 60,705 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 57,008 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 57,008 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 52,743 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 47,622 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 44,468 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 38,524 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2005 32,174 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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X279 WDY is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 X279 WDY, 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 X279 WDY registered?

X279 WDY is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 19 January 2001.

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