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Y949 HAB

2001 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

83,235 mi
Last recorded83,235 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2011
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer64,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY949 HAB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2011 83,235 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 77,268 miles

O/S/F CHASSI COVERED WITH FILLER

Fail 4 Feb 2010 77,268 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 76,497 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 65,643 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 62,592 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 56,711 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 49,107 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

nail in tyre

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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Y949 HAB is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 Y949 HAB, 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 Y949 HAB registered?

Y949 HAB is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y949 HAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y949 HAB shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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