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Y905 WEG

2001 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

77,711 mi
Last recorded77,711 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer64,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY905 WEG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 77,711 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2026 77,679 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 77,243 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 77,209 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2025 77,190 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 75,736 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 74,508 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 73,662 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 62,857 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)

underseal on brakepipes

Pass 10 Jul 2014 63,129 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak at sump

Pass 29 Jun 2013 53,142 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 51,854 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 47,485 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 47,485 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 42,964 miles

rear metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

small chips in screen

Pass 9 Jul 2009 39,739 miles

offside rear upper tie bar inner suspension bush has slight play

stone chip in screen

Pass 5 Jul 2008 36,630 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 33,425 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 33,420 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

front brake discs and pads worn

long pull on handbrake

Pass 5 Aug 2006 30,170 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 3 Aug 2005 25,986 miles

front and rear inner brake pipes not visable

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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Y905 WEG is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 Y905 WEG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y905 WEG registered?

Y905 WEG is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 27 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y905 WEG shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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