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Y551 DHN

2001 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 1980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

103,382 mi
Last recorded103,382 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer64,323 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY551 DHN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,980cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 103,382 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 103,105 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 102,478 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 98,466 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 95,956 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 91,403 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 91,403 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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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Y551 DHN is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 1,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 Y551 DHN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y551 DHN?

You can check the full history of Y551 DHN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y551 DHN registered?

Y551 DHN is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is Y551 DHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y551 DHN shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y551 DHN have outstanding finance?

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