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Y502 UGD

2001 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

120,838 mi
Last recorded120,838 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer64,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY502 UGD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2015 120,838 miles

brake pipes slightly corrosws

items removed prior to test

slight play in both front lower ball joints

slight under body corrosion

Fail 29 Sep 2015 120,820 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases behind catalyst at flange (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded upper strut turret area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes leading to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 117,248 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 113,077 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 113,077 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 109,406 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 109,406 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 106,707 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 106,707 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 103,522 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 100,512 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 100,509 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 95,303 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 95,303 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 90,419 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 90,417 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 87,785 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 87,783 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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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Y502 UGD is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 Y502 UGD, 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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Y502 UGD is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 26 March 2001.

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