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W481 ODG

2000 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

99,565 mi
Last recorded99,565 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer74,999 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW481 ODG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2015 99,565 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 98,116 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front anti roll bar drop link rubber bushes starting to deteriorate.

both front lower suspension arms corroded

both rear tyre outer walls cracked

front cross member corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2013 97,302 miles

front crossmember corroding

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 25 Sep 2012 96,165 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 96,165 miles

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

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)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 94,179 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)

front suspension corroding

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 30 Sep 2010 87,379 miles

off side rear brake grabbing slightly

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 1 Oct 2009 80,384 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 80,346 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 15 Sep 2008 72,238 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear number plate is starting to delaminate

Pass 21 Sep 2007 64,418 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 57,279 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 57,279 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

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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W481 ODG is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 W481 ODG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W481 ODG registered?

W481 ODG is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 May 2000.

Is W481 ODG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W481 ODG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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