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Y171 MDA

2001 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,817 mi
Last recorded88,817 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer64,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY171 MDA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2020 88,817 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2020 88,791 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 88,540 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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Y171 MDA is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 Y171 MDA, 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 Y171 MDA registered?

Y171 MDA is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 May 2001.

Is Y171 MDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y171 MDA shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y171 MDA have outstanding finance?

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