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Y596 NVW

2001 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,680 mi
Last recorded118,680 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer64,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY596 NVW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 118,680 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 118,658 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 118,618 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 118,021 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 117,693 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 May 2020 117,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2016 113,575 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 113,375 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 May 2015 107,311 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front to rear both sides inner sills corroded

sills covers fited

Pass 17 Apr 2014 102,079 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2013 96,248 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 29 Apr 2013 96,242 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)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 May 2012 89,873 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 89,099 miles

parking brake excess travel

Pass 28 Oct 2010 83,128 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 83,127 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)

Offside Front Indicator tell tale missing (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 75,607 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 75,607 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 66,150 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 66,150 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2007 54,372 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 54,372 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 46,143 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 46,143 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)

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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Y596 NVW is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 Y596 NVW, 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 Y596 NVW registered?

Y596 NVW is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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