MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,708 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
front crossmember corroded to excess outside of prescribed area.
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
front crossmember corroded to excess outside of prescribed area.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
slight play in steering rack.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
slight play in steering rack.
Front crossmember has slight corrosion
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Sterring rack has slight play
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front crossmember has slight corrosion
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Sterring rack has slight play
front x member rusty
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
front x member rusty
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Lancer?
Based on 382,912 MOT tests across 33,260 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W471 MDV is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 W471 MDV, 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 W471 MDV registered?
W471 MDV is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 March 2000.
Is W471 MDV safe to buy?
The MOT history for W471 MDV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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