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W851 XAA

2000 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,534 mi
Last recorded40,534 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer74,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW851 XAA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 40,534 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 39,043 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 39,093 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to fuel leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Fuel hose leaking fuel hose (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess engine brace (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 169,590 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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W851 XAA is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W851 XAA, 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 W851 XAA registered?

W851 XAA is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 12 May 2000.

Is W851 XAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W851 XAA shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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