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Y444 POP

2001 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

85,420 mi
Last recorded85,420 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer64,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY444 POP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 85,420 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 84,643 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 83,556 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 82,967 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 82,967 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 80,362 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 76,777 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 73,132 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 67,824 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 62,483 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 55,109 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 55,108 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 48,133 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Apr 2012 51,079 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 48,131 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 45,070 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 40,504 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 35,844 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 28,631 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 21,229 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 21,217 miles

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

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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Y444 POP is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 Y444 POP, 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 Y444 POP registered?

Y444 POP is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is Y444 POP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y444 POP shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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