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Y191 YFV

2001 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

102,291 mi
Last recorded102,291 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer64,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY191 YFV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2016 102,291 miles

FRONT CROSS MEMBER CORRODED

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

Pass 29 May 2015 100,394 miles

FRONT CROSS MEMBER CORRODED

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

Pass 16 May 2014 97,412 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 97,412 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2013 91,944 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 91,944 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 May 2012 85,111 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 85,084 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2011 78,141 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 71,439 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2009 64,585 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 55,379 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 45,648 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2006 36,501 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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Y191 YFV is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,597cc 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 Y191 YFV, 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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What year was Y191 YFV registered?

Y191 YFV is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 3 March 2001.

Is Y191 YFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y191 YFV 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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