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Y486 DHN

2001 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

108,032 mi
Last recorded108,032 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer64,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY486 DHN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2026 108,032 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 107,041 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 103,969 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 98,454 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 91,025 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 52,019 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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Y486 DHN is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y486 DHN, 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 Y486 DHN registered?

Y486 DHN is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 13 March 2001.

Is Y486 DHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y486 DHN shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y486 DHN have outstanding finance?

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