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Y847 YEC

2001 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

63,135 mi
Last recorded63,135 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2023
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer64,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY847 YEC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2023 63,135 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 45,615 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2021 45,613 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 36,861 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 31,303 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 31,295 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 30,811 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 30,811 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 30,107 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 28,928 miles

n/s/rear tyre perished

Nail in offside front tyre

n/s/rear brake slightly binding

Pass 17 Feb 2011 27,297 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 25,430 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 22,737 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

slight cracking to the n/s/r tyre

small cracks to front number plate

Pass 18 Feb 2008 20,269 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 17,791 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 16,034 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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Y847 YEC is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y847 YEC, 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 Y847 YEC registered?

Y847 YEC is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y847 YEC safe to buy?

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