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Y312 YMO

2001 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,226 mi
Last recorded69,226 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer64,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY312 YMO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2024 69,226 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 68,861 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2023 68,854 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 68,347 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 68,304 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front brake fluctuating.

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front brake fluctuating.

Pass 7 Nov 2020 68,129 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 67,233 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front junction to flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in the tread & wearing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front junction to flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in the tread & wearing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Apr 2019 67,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front junction to flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in the tread & wearing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front junction to flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in the tread & wearing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 65,596 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 3 Apr 2017 63,870 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended trailing arm bushes weak (front) of arm (2.4.F.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 61,299 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm & wearing on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 59,199 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 56,717 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 55,889 miles

SLIGHT PLAY AT N/S/R WHEEL BEARING

Pass 18 Apr 2012 54,044 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 53,324 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 52,679 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 51,127 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 49,931 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 47,602 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 41,487 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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Y312 YMO is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y312 YMO, 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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Y312 YMO is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 14 August 2001.

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