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Y616 WFC

2001 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

128,161 mi
Last recorded128,161 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer64,323 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY616 WFC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2015 128,161 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 118,423 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 111,555 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 108,766 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 108,762 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 102,775 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 102,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 84,577 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2009 84,577 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 82,855 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 78,962 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside 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)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 69,602 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2005 64,949 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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Y616 WFC is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y616 WFC, 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 Y616 WFC registered?

Y616 WFC is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 April 2001.

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