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V1 WRC

2001 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

88,203 mi
Last recorded88,203 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer64,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV1 WRC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 88,203 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 87,814 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2024 87,812 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Fuel system component leaking filler neck (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 9 May 2022 87,510 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg corroding within 30cm of top arm rear mounting point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 May 2022 87,510 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg corroding within 30cm of top arm rear mounting point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 87,427 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 87,427 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 86,190 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 85,074 miles

Full roll cage fitted, no rear seats or seat belts.

Pass 3 Jun 2016 84,126 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 83,064 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 80,641 miles

No rear seats fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2013 79,010 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 77,886 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 77,873 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)

airbag light on.

Pass 3 Aug 2010 77,827 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 77,093 miles

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

front crossmember slightly coroded

Pass 11 Apr 2008 76,061 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 74,866 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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V1 WRC is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 V1 WRC, 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 V1 WRC registered?

V1 WRC is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 8 August 2001.

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