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W840 HOB

2000 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

79,959 mi
Last recorded79,959 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer74,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW840 HOB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 79,959 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 79,949 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2017 79,905 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 79,905 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 10 Aug 2012 79,904 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 May 2010 77,417 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 72,185 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 72,185 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 69,522 miles

offside front tyre uneven wear

rear brake discs & pads worn

Pass 10 Sep 2007 68,291 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 62,358 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 56,239 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2005 56,245 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/r and o/s/r trailing arm bushes slightly worn

steel brake pipes starting to corrode throughout

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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W840 HOB is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 W840 HOB, 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 W840 HOB registered?

W840 HOB is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 29 March 2000.

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