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Y778 GFV

2001 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

33,262 mi
Last recorded33,262 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer64,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY778 GFV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2013 33,262 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 51,348 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 49,858 miles

Battery insecure

both front tyres treads cracking no cords showing

no cat fitted. put cat back on and emissions should pass

sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Nov 2011 49,855 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)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Battery insecure

both front tyres treads cracking no cords showing

no cat fitted. put cat back on and emissions should pass

sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2010 47,082 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 42,680 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 38,325 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 33,379 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 25,594 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2005 1,927 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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Y778 GFV is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 Y778 GFV, 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 Y778 GFV registered?

Y778 GFV is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 12 July 2001.

Is Y778 GFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y778 GFV shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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