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W353 LAP

2000 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,102 mi
Last recorded93,102 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2011
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer74,999 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW353 LAP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2011 93,102 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 20 Oct 2011 93,102 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 87,657 miles

Front bumper insecure

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 21 Oct 2009 81,450 miles

Coolant leak

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 81,450 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2008 75,285 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 66,000 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 66,000 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 57,071 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2005 48,827 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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W353 LAP is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W353 LAP, 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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What year was W353 LAP registered?

W353 LAP is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W353 LAP safe to buy?

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