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Y953 MBV

2001 Mitsubishi Lancer

Yellow Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

30,608 mi
Last recorded30,608 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer64,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2013 30,608 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 30,606 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 30,313 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 30,301 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2011 24,451 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 20,725 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 18,111 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 14,106 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 10,875 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 8,748 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 MBV is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer in Yellow with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y953 MBV, 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 MBV registered?

Y953 MBV is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 14 May 2001.

Is Y953 MBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y953 MBV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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