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Y331 ATR

2001 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

136,507 mi
Last recorded136,507 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer64,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY331 ATR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 136,507 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 136,597 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 136,201 miles

rear discs in very poor condition

vehicle crusty everywhere

Fail 2 Feb 2018 136,000 miles

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

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear discs in very poor condition

vehicle crusty everywhere

Pass 24 Jan 2017 129,534 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 118,573 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 May 2015 118,573 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 115,013 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 113,158 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 113,156 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 107,408 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Aug 2012 107,407 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 98,366 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s r outer sill been repaired to an adeqate standard,but requires finishing off

Pass 21 May 2010 91,595 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 88,422 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 88,422 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 78,360 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 65,512 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 65,512 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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Y331 ATR is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 Y331 ATR, 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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Y331 ATR is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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