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W854 GFC

2000 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,815 mi
Last recorded126,815 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer74,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW854 GFC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 126,815 miles

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

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

corrosion various areas

corrosion various brake pipes

Fail 17 May 2017 126,815 miles

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion various areas

corrosion various brake pipes

Pass 5 May 2016 114,118 miles

play in nearside steering rack end

Fail 28 Apr 2016 114,148 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

play in nearside steering rack end

Pass 24 Apr 2015 104,384 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2014 100,508 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 93,208 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 83,551 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 74,269 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inside edge

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2010 74,269 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres wearing on inside edge

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2009 65,091 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 65,091 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 23 Sep 2008 57,151 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 53,090 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 53,090 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 44,747 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 36,583 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 36,583 miles

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

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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W854 GFC is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W854 GFC, 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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W854 GFC is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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