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Y196 JCX

2001 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

60,142 mi
Last recorded60,142 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2006
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer64,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY196 JCX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2006 60,142 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 60,142 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

handbrake lever nearly at end of travel

middle and rear exhaust sections corroded

rear number plate lamination starting to part

slight fluctuation on both front brakes

surface corrosion on rear brake pipes

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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Y196 JCX is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y196 JCX, 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 Y196 JCX registered?

Y196 JCX is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 March 2001.

Is Y196 JCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y196 JCX shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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