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Y81 XBU

2001 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

77,540 mi
Last recorded77,540 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer64,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY81 XBU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 77,540 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 75,032 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 74,652 miles

under body heavily under sealed

Pass 27 Oct 2021 73,966 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 71,786 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 71,786 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 69,583 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

general corrosion to under body and components

Pass 23 Oct 2018 67,066 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 67,066 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 66,666 miles

Emission control equipment missing where fitted as standard Air filter (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At joint at CAT (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Jul 2018 66,557 miles

Emission control equipment obviously modified air filter (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Oct 2017 64,740 miles

floor has surface corrosion

rear trailing arm bushes worn

Fail 25 Oct 2017 64,719 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

floor has surface corrosion

rear trailing arm bushes worn

Pass 22 Nov 2016 63,711 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 61,542 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Slight corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 14 Nov 2014 59,278 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 59,278 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 57,328 miles

all doors open from key remote

Pass 15 Nov 2012 56,030 miles

door open via remote

Fail 14 Nov 2012 56,030 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 53,115 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 50,239 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 46,320 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 46,246 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 43,633 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 40,119 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 37,534 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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Y81 XBU is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 Y81 XBU, 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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Y81 XBU is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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