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Y52 NVT

2001 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

204,648 mi
Last recorded204,648 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer64,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY52 NVT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,830cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 204,648 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 204,648 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 200,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 195,997 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 188,741 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 180,755 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 180,750 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 164,271 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 147,927 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 147,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 141,812 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

alternator belt slipping

engine misfiring

rear wiper blade split

sligth play in steering rack ends and ns top strut

Fail 13 Dec 2013 141,812 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

alternator belt slipping

engine misfiring

rear wiper blade split

sligth play in steering rack ends and ns top strut

Pass 12 Dec 2012 128,908 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Dec 2012 128,908 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 114,738 miles

small play in both steering rack ends

Fail 7 Dec 2011 114,738 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

small play in both steering rack ends

Pass 17 Dec 2010 101,200 miles

both front tyres worn on edges. steering rack has slight play

Pass 9 Dec 2009 89,112 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 89,112 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 76,717 miles

small play in steering rack ends

Pass 29 Aug 2007 57,593 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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Y52 NVT is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,830cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y52 NVT, 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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Y52 NVT is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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