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Y449 MES

2001 Mitsubishi Lancer

Yellow Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

87,631 mi
Last recorded87,631 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer64,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY449 MES
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 87,631 miles

plastic undertrays fitted

Fail 23 Jul 2024 87,631 miles

Headlamp aim too low osf and nsf (4.1.2 (a))

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2022
Pass 20 Dec 2019
Pass 8 Sep 2017 84,927 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 81,878 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 73,853 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 66,586 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front top strut bearing sticking when turning steering

Various points on underside starting to corrode

Pass 15 Mar 2013 58,674 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 53,490 miles

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

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

Oil leak

oil leak at nsr bumper area

Pass 22 Mar 2011 47,926 miles

Oil leak

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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Y449 MES is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer in Yellow with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y449 MES, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y449 MES registered?

Y449 MES is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is Y449 MES safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y449 MES shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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