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Y546 XES

2001 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

92,186 mi
Last recorded92,186 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer64,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY546 XES
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2016 92,186 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front crossmember corroded but not significantly weakened.

Light wiper scratches on windscreen.

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

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

oil leaks from engine area

Fail 26 Apr 2016 92,184 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front crossmember corroded but not significantly weakened.

Light wiper scratches on windscreen.

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

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 84,292 miles

both front windows inop

front crossmember corroded

front, centre and rear exhausts corroded

fuel filler pipes corroded

hub bearing noise on roadtest requires further investigation

oil leak engine area

Pass 22 Apr 2014 79,778 miles

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

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

o/s/f crossmember/panel holed

o/s/r tyre tread low and perished

Fail 22 Apr 2014 79,778 miles

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

o/s/f crossmember/panel holed

o/s/r tyre tread low and perished

Pass 11 Mar 2013 78,360 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 78,360 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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)

o/s/f brake binding slighty

Pass 31 Oct 2011 74,571 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2011 74,571 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 70,059 miles

Centre Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2010 70,095 miles

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

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Rear Upper Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Centre Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2010 69,692 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Battery insecure

Centre Front Lower Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2009 65,622 miles

Battery insecure

load sensing valve cable frayed

Fail 18 Aug 2009 65,622 miles

Battery insecure

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

load sensing valve cable frayed

Fail 15 Aug 2009 65,516 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 60,023 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 52,960 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 44,441 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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Y546 XES 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 Y546 XES, 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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Y546 XES is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 27 April 2001.

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