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Y247 GHY

2001 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

76,139 mi
Last recorded76,139 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer64,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY247 GHY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 76,139 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 75,817 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2025 75,817 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 75,395 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 75,003 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 74,607 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 74,213 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 72,778 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 69,562 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack area (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 65,807 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 61,472 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 61,334 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 56,782 miles

engine support beam has corrosion at front

nearside rear brake pipe flexi to servo has slight corrosion

offside rear brake pipe flexi to servo has slight corrosion

Pass 3 Apr 2014 51,419 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 47,185 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 42,460 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 37,858 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 33,860 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 28,984 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 26,132 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 22,319 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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Y247 GHY is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 Y247 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 Y247 GHY registered?

Y247 GHY is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 6 January 2001.

Is Y247 GHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y247 GHY shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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