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Y526 FOB

2001 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2016
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

19,738 mi
Last recorded19,738 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer64,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY526 FOB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2015 19,738 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2013
Pass 20 May 2011 17,724 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 17,614 miles

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

PLAY IN FRONT SUSPENSION INSERT BUSHES AT FRONT (BOTH SIDES)

SUSPECT N/S/F LOWER ARM BENT

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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Y526 FOB is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y526 FOB, 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 Y526 FOB registered?

Y526 FOB is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 May 2001.

Is Y526 FOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y526 FOB shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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