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Y796 WFC

2001 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

126,446 mi
Last recorded126,446 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer64,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY796 WFC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2026 126,446 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 123,522 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2024 123,492 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 119,969 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 119,969 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 112,658 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 112,621 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 102,916 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 95,198 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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Y796 WFC is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y796 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 Y796 WFC registered?

Y796 WFC is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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