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Y861 TDW

2001 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer64,323 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY861 TDW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026
Pass 30 May 2025
Pass 30 May 2024

Tested as Rally Car

Pass 2 Apr 2023
Pass 7 Apr 2022

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018
Pass 11 Jun 2018 105,788 miles

Both front tyres are worn on the inner edge

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill section/ wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 101,674 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 96,751 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 91,784 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 86,799 miles

All brake pipes coated in underseal. Unable to carry out full inspection.

Fail 11 Jun 2014 86,798 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

All brake pipes coated in underseal. Unable to carry out full inspection.

Pass 26 Jun 2013 81,527 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 77,268 miles

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 play in steering rack mechanism

Pass 21 Jun 2011 73,289 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 68,513 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 60,849 miles

both front tyres worn on inner shoulder

Pass 17 Jun 2008 57,597 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 52,308 miles

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

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

both front wipers split

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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Y861 TDW is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 Y861 TDW, 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 Y861 TDW registered?

Y861 TDW is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is Y861 TDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y861 TDW shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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