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Y858 GHW

2001 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,247 mi
Last recorded89,247 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer64,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY858 GHW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 89,247 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2025 89,247 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 9 May 2022 89,224 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 87,948 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 87,171 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014
Fail 20 Feb 2014 86,901 miles

Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 89,300 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

vehicle requires clean and wax oil as showing signs of corrosion throughout

Pass 26 Jul 2011 84,982 miles

Cat refitted to pass MOT test.

Front Tyres Worn Low On Inner Shoulders

Fail 26 Jul 2011 84,978 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Tyres Worn Low On Inner Shoulders

Pass 13 Jul 2010 77,216 miles

headlamps secured mainly with cable ties

Fail 2 Jul 2010 77,023 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 73,594 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 73,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 69,213 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2008 69,213 miles

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 May 2007 67,344 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 60,643 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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Y858 GHW is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y858 GHW, 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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Y858 GHW is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 14 June 2001.

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