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Y261 GAP

2001 Mitsubishi Ralliart

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,086 mi
Last recorded101,086 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Ralliart50,255 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY261 GAP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelRalliart
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 101,086 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 99,729 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear at various points along the length, joins and cilps (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both n/s and o/s rear bush mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fuel filler neck corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both n/s and o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 99,727 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear at various points along the length, joins and cilps (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both n/s and o/s rear bush mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fuel filler neck corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both n/s and o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 97,703 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 92,067 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 85,392 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 79,042 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 74,139 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 74,135 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 69,194 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 62,911 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 59,740 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 59,740 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 57,198 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 54,690 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 52,651 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 51,136 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 48,491 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 44,990 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 40,350 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 8 Jun 2006 37,727 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Ralliart?

Based on 8,737 MOT tests across 848 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
1,957
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
848
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 357
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 220
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 216
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 215
Brake pipe excessively corroded 198
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Y261 GAP is a 2001 Mitsubishi Ralliart in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2001 Mitsubishi Ralliart models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 50,255 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Ralliart fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 357 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y261 GAP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Ralliart typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Mitsubishi Ralliart is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y261 GAP is a 2001 Mitsubishi Ralliart, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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