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YT61 SBV

2011 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,474 mi
Last recorded114,474 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer66,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT61 SBV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 114,474 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

general under body and suspension components corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2026 114,474 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

general under body and suspension components corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2024 104,233 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 104,229 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2023 87,511 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 87,511 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 84,298 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 84,288 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play outer track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 81,386 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 81,386 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 77,566 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Jul 2020 77,566 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 70,745 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 70,745 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 60,215 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 60,215 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 50,716 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 39,925 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 32,168 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 20,593 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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YT61 SBV is a 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 66,316 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 YT61 SBV, 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 15 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YT61 SBV registered?

YT61 SBV is a 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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