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W762 BVW

2000 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

121,212 mi
Last recorded121,212 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2018
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer74,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW762 BVW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2018 121,212 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2018 121,052 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 114,434 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2017 114,406 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 110,402 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2016 110,402 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 97,310 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2015 97,235 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 84,775 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Nov 2014 84,773 miles

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 74,482 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 68,819 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 63,508 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 63,508 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 56,476 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 48,830 miles

Number plates beginning to delaminate

Pass 30 Sep 2008 40,686 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 37,449 miles

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

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front registration plate shows damage/backing lift.

front service brakes show inbalance.

near side front service brake shows run-out.

near side rear lamp glass shows damage/repairs using tape.

off side front seatbelt twisted and not fully retracting.

only slight movement at brake load sensing valve while held under preasure.

rear registration plate shows backing lift.

Pass 29 Oct 2007 37,449 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front registration plate shows damage/backing lift.

front service brakes show inbalance.

near side front service brake shows run-out.

near side rear lamp glass shows damage/repairs using tape.

off side front seatbelt twisted and not fully retracting.

only slight movement at brake load sensing valve while held under preasure.

rear registration plate shows backing lift.

Pass 18 Jul 2006 35,210 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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W762 BVW is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 W762 BVW, 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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W762 BVW is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 7 August 2000.

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