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LJ51 CYA

2001 Mitsubishi Lancer

Yellow Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

64,870 mi
Last recorded64,870 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer64,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 CYA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2022 64,870 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 64,719 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 64,642 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 64,104 miles

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play

Offside Front steering arm has play

Offside Front track rod end has slight play

Oil leak ()

front discs corroded

rear discs corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2018 64,100 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper torn (18") (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play

Offside Front steering arm has play

Offside Front track rod end has slight play

Oil leak ()

front discs corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2017 63,237 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 63,229 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 62,619 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 60,224 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both front+both rear brake discs corroded

slight wear at offside of steering rack

Fail 22 Feb 2011 60,222 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both front+both rear brake discs corroded

slight wear at offside of steering rack

Pass 22 Sep 2010 57,374 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)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 52,594 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 47,626 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2008 47,626 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 37,742 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edge

offside and nearside rear chassis rusted

park brake lever has long travel

Fail 16 Oct 2007 37,657 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edge

offside and nearside rear chassis rusted

park brake lever has long travel

Pass 17 Oct 2006 30,440 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 21,898 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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LJ51 CYA is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer in Yellow with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LJ51 CYA, 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 LJ51 CYA registered?

LJ51 CYA is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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