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Y784 YAV

2001 Mitsubishi Lancer

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,016 mi
Last recorded108,016 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer64,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY784 YAV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2016 108,016 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 100,544 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 95,406 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 92,282 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 20 May 2013 92,282 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 May 2012 84,237 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 77,004 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rear brakes discs slighlty worn and corroded

Fail 19 May 2011 76,852 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak

rear brakes discs slighlty worn and corroded

Pass 24 May 2010 69,472 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 55,309 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front tyres badly scrubbed on inner edge

Pass 12 May 2009 55,309 miles

front tyres badly scrubbed on inner edge

Pass 14 May 2008 41,495 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 May 2008 41,475 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2006 19,269 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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Y784 YAV is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 Y784 YAV, 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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Y784 YAV is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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