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Y246 GHY

2001 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

42,992 mi
Last recorded42,992 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer64,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY246 GHY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 42,992 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2025 42,981 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 42,493 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 42,471 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 42,217 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 42,088 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 41,828 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 41,455 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 41,024 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 40,374 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 38,448 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 37,833 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 37,026 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 37,004 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2009 33,384 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 29,176 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 26,626 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 23,668 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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Y246 GHY is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y246 GHY, 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 Y246 GHY registered?

Y246 GHY is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 30 May 2001.

Is Y246 GHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y246 GHY shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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