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Y142 HDM

2001 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,365 mi
Last recorded107,365 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer64,323 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY142 HDM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2013 107,365 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 93,250 miles

o/s/r brake pipes rusting

rear number plate display becoming poor

slight free play in n/s/f track rod to rack

Fail 6 Feb 2012 93,250 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

o/s/r brake pipes rusting

rear number plate display becoming poor

slight free play in n/s/f track rod to rack

Pass 22 Jan 2011 82,994 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 82,994 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 28 Oct 2009 75,029 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 67,670 miles

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

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

rear brake valve control cable frayed

Pass 3 Nov 2008 67,670 miles

rear brake valve control cable frayed

Pass 31 Oct 2007 61,129 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 53,808 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 53,808 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 47,345 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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Y142 HDM is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Y142 HDM, 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 Y142 HDM registered?

Y142 HDM is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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