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Y157 WAO

2001 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

99,640 mi
Last recorded99,640 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer64,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY157 WAO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2012 99,640 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 89,463 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 78,534 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 66,086 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 55,893 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 46,145 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 46,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 40,832 miles

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

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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Y157 WAO is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y157 WAO, 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

How do I check the history of Y157 WAO?

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What year was Y157 WAO registered?

Y157 WAO is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 7 April 2001.

Is Y157 WAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y157 WAO shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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