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X471 YCA

2001 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

152,023 mi
Last recorded152,023 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2010
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer64,323 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX471 YCA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2010 152,023 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 146,253 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 12 Nov 2009 146,004 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Battery insecure

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 19 Nov 2008 137,304 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 137,304 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 8 May 2007 116,431 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2006 104,003 miles

exceptable bind o/s/f brake

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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X471 YCA is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 X471 YCA, 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 X471 YCA registered?

X471 YCA is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 2 January 2001.

Is X471 YCA safe to buy?

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