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X371 DDY

2001 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

159,316 mi
Last recorded159,316 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer64,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX371 DDY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2016 159,316 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 154,499 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 149,694 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 149,687 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 143,914 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 138,324 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 138,212 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 130,817 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 119,701 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 105,795 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 105,557 miles

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

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

noisy nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 23 Feb 2008 91,454 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 90,847 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 75,663 miles

Oil leak

high level stop light left bulb not working

screen damage in zone A

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 1 Mar 2006 61,126 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 61,036 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front number plate cracked.

nearside high level stop lamp bulb not working.

offside front wiper rubber splitting on end.

oil leak from engine.

windscreen chipped on lower offside corner.

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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X371 DDY is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 X371 DDY, 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 X371 DDY registered?

X371 DDY is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 21 February 2001.

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The MOT history for X371 DDY shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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