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Y554 ARL

2001 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

35,058 mi
Last recorded35,058 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2022
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer64,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY554 ARL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2022 35,058 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 30,440 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 25,946 miles

Both rear side sill slightly corroded

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

off side front tyre waring from inner edges

Fail 19 Jul 2012 25,932 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both side rear sills slightly corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2011 23,276 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 19,306 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 17,330 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 15,587 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 15,587 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 13,250 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 12,991 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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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Y554 ARL is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y554 ARL, 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 Y554 ARL registered?

Y554 ARL is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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