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Y826 ECH

2001 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,871 mi
Last recorded97,871 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer64,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY826 ECH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2016 97,871 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 91,794 miles

Fuel pipes starting to corrode at tank

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

play felt through steering wheel

Fail 28 Dec 2015 91,794 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipes starting to corrode at tank

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 85,664 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 79,421 miles

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

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

rear exhaust bracket broken but still adequately supported

Fail 21 Dec 2013 79,405 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

rear exhaust bracket broken but still adequately supported

Pass 8 Jan 2013 72,652 miles

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 21 Dec 2011 68,314 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2010 66,856 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2010 66,816 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2010 63,914 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 61,707 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jan 2008 56,931 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 49,114 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 30,539 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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Y826 ECH is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y826 ECH, 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 Y826 ECH registered?

Y826 ECH is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 24 March 2001.

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