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Y48 UEH

2001 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,142 mi
Last recorded95,142 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer64,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY48 UEH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 95,142 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 93,904 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 93,470 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 93,341 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 91,683 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 91,683 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)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 84,680 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 82,143 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 70,593 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 54,336 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 56,033 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 47,532 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 43,900 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 43,866 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 34,478 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 34,478 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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Y48 UEH is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y48 UEH, 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 Y48 UEH registered?

Y48 UEH is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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