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Y789 PTS

2001 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

74,321 mi
Last recorded74,321 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer64,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY789 PTS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 74,321 miles

advise front and rear brake discs corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2017 74,319 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed within 30cm of seat support (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing strut top holed and corroded within 30cm of strut support (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed within 30cm of seat support (5.2.6)

advise front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2016 74,319 miles

0/s/f n/s/f o/s/r n/s/r brake disc plate corroded

advise 4x new tyres been fitted

advise front and rear brake discs corroded but not excessive

advise o/s n/s front inner wing panels corroded but not holed or excessive

advise o/s n/s front lower arm bushes starting to perish

advise rear exhaust hanger bracket and also flange for rear silencer been welded

slight corrosion o/s/f n/s/f strut support

Fail 21 Jan 2016 74,319 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear silencer support brks (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

0/s/f n/s/f o/s/r n/s/r brake disc plate corroded

slight corrosion o/s/f n/s/f strut support

Pass 28 Jan 2015 74,319 miles

advise front and rear brake discs corroded an d front brake pads look low

advise n/s/f hub bearing been replaced

advise n/s/f track rod end been replaced

advise n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge advise to replace

advise underside of vehicle been heavily coated with body shutz due to having been welded on o/s n/s outer sills rear o/s floor rear panel boot floor o/s n/s rear inner wheel tubs front crossmemeber and subframe

Fail 19 Dec 2014 74,319 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

advise front and rear brake discs corroded but not excessive

advise n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge advise to replace

advise underside of vehicle been heavily coated with body shutz covering welding thats been carried out to boot floor inner rear wheel tubs outer sills rear floor front crossmember subframe etc

Fail 3 Sep 2014 74,305 miles

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

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

CAR UNDER BODY IN ADVANCED STATE OF CORROISON

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 71,739 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 66,913 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 56,569 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2008 49,806 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 43,379 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 34,025 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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Y789 PTS is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y789 PTS, 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 Y789 PTS registered?

Y789 PTS is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 20 July 2001.

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