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W792 BVW

2000 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

142,681 mi
Last recorded142,681 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2012
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer74,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW792 BVW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2012 142,681 miles

o/s/r tyre perished

slight engine oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2012 142,681 miles

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

o/s/r tyre perished

slight engine oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2011 136,892 miles

All brake flexi hoses starting to perish

All suspension coil springs corroding

All suspension shows general age & wear

Exhaust heavily corroded

Front No plate starting to deteriorate

Front tyres getting low

Oil leak

Play in offside steering rack

Fail 5 Apr 2011 136,892 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

All brake flexi hoses starting to perish

All suspension coil springs corroding

All suspension shows general age & wear

Exhaust heavily corroded

Front No plate starting to deteriorate

Front tyres getting low

Oil leak

Play in offside steering rack

Pass 12 Apr 2010 129,135 miles

exhaust system corroded front to back

front brake discs heavilly corroded

front number plate has backlift

front wipers streaky/smeary

slight play in o/s steering rack arm

Fail 12 Apr 2010 129,135 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust system corroded front to back

front brake discs heavilly corroded

front number plate has backlift

front wipers streaky/smeary

slight play in o/s steering rack arm

Pass 31 Mar 2009 118,362 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 118,362 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 108,069 miles

bulb out in high level brake light

front roll bar link bushes perishing

Pass 11 Apr 2007 98,040 miles

front & rear reg plates slightly stained

wipers starting to smear

Pass 11 Apr 2006 85,034 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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W792 BVW is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W792 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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What year was W792 BVW registered?

W792 BVW is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 27 May 2000.

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The MOT history for W792 BVW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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