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X566 AHY

2001 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,145 mi
Last recorded78,145 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2011
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer64,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX566 AHY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2011 78,145 miles

front brake discs corroded on inside edge

front tyres worn on inside edge

fuel filler neck corroded

general underbody corrosion

power steering belt cracked

rear metal brake lines corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2010 61,412 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner edge

fuel filler neck heavly corroded

general underbody corrosion

nearside and offside rear top suspension arm inner bushes debonding

offside front to rear metal brake line corroded

offside rear chasis by suspension mount heavly corroded

power steering belt cracked

rear tyres low tread and worn on outer edges and cracked

Fail 21 Jan 2010 61,373 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

front brake discs corroded on inner edge

fuel filler neck heavly corroded

general underbody corrosion

nearside and offside rear top suspension arm inner bushes debonding

offside front to rear metal brake line corroded

offside rear chasis by suspension mount heavly corroded

power steering belt cracked

rear tyres low tread and worn on outer edges and cracked

Pass 10 Jan 2009 58,573 miles

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)

rear tyres perishing

Pass 10 Jan 2008 54,757 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 50,684 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 41,050 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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X566 AHY is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 X566 AHY, 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 X566 AHY registered?

X566 AHY is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 19 January 2001.

Is X566 AHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for X566 AHY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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