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Y18 PAF

2001 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

111,362 mi
Last recorded111,362 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer64,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY18 PAF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2022 111,362 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 111,087 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015
Pass 5 Jun 2014 101,766 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 94,461 miles

front brake pipes greased

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2011 87,700 miles

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

cut in nearside front tyre outer wall

cut in nearside rear tyre outer wall

front brake pipes greased

Fail 19 Oct 2011 87,700 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

cut in nearside front tyre outer wall

cut in nearside rear tyre outer wall

front brake pipes greased

Pass 22 Oct 2010 69,906 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 69,408 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 57,299 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 52,605 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 45,457 miles

Number plate may / will not pass test next year.

Pass 29 Sep 2006 40,376 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 40,376 miles

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

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

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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Y18 PAF is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y18 PAF, 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 Y18 PAF registered?

Y18 PAF is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 10 July 2001.

Is Y18 PAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y18 PAF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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