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Y176 HEU

2001 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

59,010 mi
Last recorded59,010 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer64,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY176 HEU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 59,010 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 58,923 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 58,791 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 58,785 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 58,599 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 58,594 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 58,578 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 58,568 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 58,553 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 58,546 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 58,539 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 58,500 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 58,470 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 58,407 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 58,123 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 57,616 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 56,962 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 56,071 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 55,905 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 May 2008 50,438 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 31 May 2007 47,904 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 39,503 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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Y176 HEU is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 Y176 HEU, 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 Y176 HEU registered?

Y176 HEU is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y176 HEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y176 HEU shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y176 HEU have outstanding finance?

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