MOT Status
ValidMileage
113,410 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Inner CV BOOT CLIP MISSING
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Brake hose damaged and likely to fail INSURE (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Outer Brake hose damaged and likely to fail INSURE (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Inner CV BOOT CLIP MISSING
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
oil leak
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear brake drum locking device missing hub nut split pin missing (3.5.1l)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part rubbing on wheel (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
oil leak
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both outer sills needs treating rusty
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has an inadequately locked flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)
as advisory notice number 704768227115
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
covers fitted to outer sills
r/o/s brake pipe to brake hose corroding
slight play in steering column
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Lancer?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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M218 VNN is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
Across all 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 74,999 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 M218 VNN, 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 26 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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M218 VNN is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 August 2000.
Is M218 VNN safe to buy?
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