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Y953 KKE

2001 Mitsubishi Lancer

Yellow Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

58,608 mi
Last recorded58,608 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer64,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY953 KKE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2021 58,608 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 51,618 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 50,645 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2017 50,645 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 49,820 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 47,709 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 43,022 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 41,565 miles

both front tyres cracking in treads

n/s number plate lamp dim

Pass 19 Sep 2012 40,723 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)

Fail 19 Sep 2012 40,723 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)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 38,055 miles

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 33,448 miles

All discs corroded on edges

Fail 20 Sep 2010 33,448 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)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

All discs corroded on edges

Pass 14 Sep 2009 175 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 26,930 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)

Fail 16 Sep 2008 26,930 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)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 22,013 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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Y953 KKE is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer in Yellow with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 Y953 KKE, 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 Y953 KKE registered?

Y953 KKE is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is Y953 KKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y953 KKE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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