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W839 PKV

2000 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

166,780 mi
Last recorded166,780 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2013
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer74,999 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW839 PKV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2013 166,780 miles

ALTERNATOR BELT NOISEY

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Apr 2013 166,645 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ALTERNATOR BELT NOISEY

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2012 150,457 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2012 150,457 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2011 131,314 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 131,314 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak from engine.nearside tyre wearing on both edges close to limit.

Pass 16 Mar 2010 112,079 miles

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

n/s rear seatbelt not fitted

oil leak on engine

Pass 16 Mar 2009 96,254 miles

eye level brake light not working

nearside rear seat belt removed

Fail 13 Mar 2009 96,167 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

eye level brake light not working

nearside rear seat belt removed

Pass 12 Feb 2008 77,378 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 60,530 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

both rear tyres surface cracking

park brake lever travel advise adjustment

Fail 31 Jan 2007 60,530 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

both rear tyres surface cracking

park brake lever travel advise adjustment

rear seat missing

Pass 28 Jan 2006 59,622 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak

Fail 28 Jan 2006 59,622 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak

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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W839 PKV is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W839 PKV, 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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W839 PKV is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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