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Y735 BRD

2001 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

26,316 mi
Last recorded26,316 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer64,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY735 BRD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 26,316 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 25,930 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 25,704 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 25,622 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 24,620 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 23,338 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 21,215 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 19,829 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jun 2017 17,981 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 16,578 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 14,539 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 13,775 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 13,775 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 12,709 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 11,676 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 10,987 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 9,686 miles

Slight corrosion forming on all brake discs

Pass 29 Apr 2006 9,065 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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Y735 BRD is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 Y735 BRD, 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 Y735 BRD registered?

Y735 BRD is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 8 March 2001.

Is Y735 BRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y735 BRD shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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