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Y193 WVL

2001 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,971 mi
Last recorded101,971 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer64,323 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY193 WVL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2011 101,971 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 101,963 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 93,790 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 82,372 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 82,369 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2008 68,976 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2007 56,335 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 45,449 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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Y193 WVL is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y193 WVL, 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 Y193 WVL registered?

Y193 WVL is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 8 October 2001.

Is Y193 WVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y193 WVL shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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