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W397 NDG

2000 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

124,950 mi
Last recorded124,950 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer74,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW397 NDG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2017 124,950 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Central Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Central Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower outer sill slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear outer sill slightly corroded

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 6 Apr 2016 124,351 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 124,349 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 24 Jul 2014 124,297 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 124,297 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 118,872 miles

front tyres worn inner edges

oil leaks engine bay / nsf

osf seat belt slow return

some play in both steering rack tie rod bushes (ns worse)

Fail 19 Oct 2012 118,867 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

n/s/f tyre worn off on inner shoulder

o/s/f tyre worn off smooth on inner shoulder

oil leak

play in both steering rack inner joints n/s worse

Pass 28 May 2011 104,474 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 May 2011 104,474 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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)

Oil leak

advise tracking

Pass 8 May 2010 88,291 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2009 83,528 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 83,203 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 24 May 2008 77,922 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 24 May 2008 77,922 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 26 May 2007 68,784 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 May 2006 59,491 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 59,491 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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W397 NDG is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 W397 NDG, 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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W397 NDG is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 9 May 2000.

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