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M218 VNN

2000 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

113,410 mi
Last recorded113,410 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer74,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM218 VNN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 113,410 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2025 113,410 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 113,410 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 113,614 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 113,410 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 113,405 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 113,305 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 113,283 miles

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))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 120,000 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 109,232 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 109,146 miles

oil leak

Fail 3 Feb 2016 109,137 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 107,814 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 103,381 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 103,380 miles

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)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 101,366 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 100,279 miles

as advisory notice number 704768227115

Fail 8 May 2007 100,279 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2005 98,343 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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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.

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