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Y438 LAX

2001 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,432 mi
Last recorded71,432 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2010
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer64,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY438 LAX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 24 Feb 2010 71,432 miles

only 50% of high level stop light working

surface rust on o/s metal brake pipe to brake load valve

Pass 4 Mar 2009 63,240 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 54,252 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 46,121 miles

slight perishing in n/s/and/o/s/front anti roll bar link pin bushes

Pass 7 Mar 2006 37,699 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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Y438 LAX is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y438 LAX, 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 Y438 LAX registered?

Y438 LAX is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 15 March 2001.

Is Y438 LAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y438 LAX shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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