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P38 YAE

2002 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,226 mi
Last recorded73,226 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2011
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer54,679 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP38 YAE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2011 73,226 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 72,942 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Feb 2010 72,935 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 70,986 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 70,346 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 70,340 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 67,867 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 65,567 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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P38 YAE is a 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 54,679 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 P38 YAE, 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 24 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P38 YAE registered?

P38 YAE is a 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 8 April 2002.

Is P38 YAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P38 YAE shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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