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Y878 GHW

2001 Mitsubishi Unknown

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2025
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

81,195 mi
Last recorded81,195 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Unknown61,667 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY878 GHW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelUnknown
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 12 May 2025 81,195 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to Exhaust catalytic converter missing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both inner sills corroded and holed across entire length (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both outer sills corroded and holed across entire length (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail Front subframe brace corroded and holed (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All of underbody shows general signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2024 80,782 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of vehicle shows general signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 80,725 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 78,381 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 77,926 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All vehicle structure underside shows signs of general corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 76,480 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OS and NS front tyres wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2018 73,583 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 71,575 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Unknown?

Based on 2,333 MOT tests across 716 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
2,375
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
716
On UK Roads
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Y878 GHW is a 2001 Mitsubishi Unknown in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2001 Mitsubishi Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 61,667 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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

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Y878 GHW is a 2001 Mitsubishi Unknown, first registered on 21 June 2001.

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