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Y268 JHC

2001 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

54,125 mi
Last recorded54,125 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer64,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY268 JHC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 54,125 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 50,068 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 48,414 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 47,748 miles

Both rear brake pipes are corroding.

Pass 29 Jun 2021 46,222 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 46,222 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

hand brake travel high little reserve travel

Pass 17 Jun 2019 45,174 miles

Centre brake light is not working.

O/S/R tyre is worn low (3mm).

Fail 14 Jun 2019 45,161 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Centre brake light is not working.

O/S/R tyre is worn low (3mm).

Pass 9 Jun 2018 43,457 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 42,305 miles

50% of centre brake light not working.

Wipers smear.

Fail 21 Jun 2017 42,305 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking Cooler pipe (2.3.3b)

50% of centre brake light not working.

Wipers smear.

Pass 15 Jul 2016 40,863 miles

Wipers smear.

Pass 18 Jul 2015 37,687 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jul 2015 37,687 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Fail 10 May 2014 35,992 miles

N/S/F tyre is worn near the limit.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2014 35,992 miles

N/S/F tyre is worn near the limit.

Pass 15 Apr 2013 33,540 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 33,540 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2012 31,107 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 27,141 miles

near side wiper blade starting to split

o/s head light adj uster broken ,just able to adjust on lowest setting

Fail 5 Jul 2011 27,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

near side wiper blade starting to split

o/s head light adj uster broken ,just able to adjust on lowest setting

Pass 7 Jul 2010 24,150 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 21,737 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brakes have high spot making brakes slightly binding

Pass 4 Jun 2008 18,579 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 16,318 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 13,757 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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Y268 JHC is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 Y268 JHC, 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 Y268 JHC registered?

Y268 JHC is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 17 July 2001.

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