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Y173 GDH

2001 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

70,155 mi
Last recorded70,155 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer64,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY173 GDH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 70,155 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 70,133 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 70,011 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 68,686 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 67,076 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 64,024 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 57,882 miles

offside rear outter side light not working

offside rear tyre inner sidewall starting to crack

rear exhaust mount missing (supported)

steering rack has slight play

Fail 27 Sep 2013 57,880 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

offside rear outter side light not working

offside rear tyre inner sidewall starting to crack

rear exhaust mount missing (supported)

steering rack has slight play

Pass 26 Sep 2012 57,247 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust rubber mount missing

slght splits in nearside rear tyre

Fail 21 Sep 2012 57,244 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust rubber mount missing

slght splits in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Sep 2011 50,894 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front inner cv boot split

nearside front tyre slightly worn on edges

surface corrosion on all brake discs

Fail 15 Sep 2011 50,887 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front inner cv boot split

nearside front tyre slightly worn on edges

nearside wing mirror missing

surface corrosion on all brake discs

Pass 7 Sep 2010 46,945 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 36,627 miles

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

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

slight wear and noise from steering rack noted

Pass 11 Sep 2008 32,480 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 32,480 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 25,992 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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Y173 GDH is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 Y173 GDH, 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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Y173 GDH is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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