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Y357 WFC

2001 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

173,823 mi
Last recorded173,823 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer64,323 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY357 WFC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 173,823 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2025 173,821 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 171,919 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 169,149 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 165,395 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 164,322 miles

on brake test found noise fron n/s/f suspenion no play frond

small chip in screen

Fail 11 Oct 2018 164,320 miles

Central Seat belt missing rear (7.1.2 (a))

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

on brake test found noise fron n/s/f suspenion no play frond

small chip in screen

Pass 7 Aug 2017 162,760 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 161,099 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 159,243 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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Y357 WFC is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y357 WFC, 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 Y357 WFC registered?

Y357 WFC is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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