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Y605 RSS

2001 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,189 mi
Last recorded71,189 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer64,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY605 RSS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2015 71,189 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 64,817 miles

Oil leak

offside sill damaged

Fail 29 Mar 2012 64,817 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

offside sill damaged

Fail 24 Feb 2012 64,797 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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 Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre under inflated

Pass 7 Mar 2011 53,463 miles

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

inside of front brake discs pitted /worn

Fail 7 Mar 2011 53,463 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

inside of front brake discs pitted /worn

Pass 21 Jan 2010 60,190 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 60,190 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 57,207 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 47,967 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 45,175 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 41,591 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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Y605 RSS is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 Y605 RSS, 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 Y605 RSS registered?

Y605 RSS is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 24 June 2001.

Is Y605 RSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y605 RSS shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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