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W866 WFG

2000 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

137,336 mi
Last recorded137,336 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer74,999 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW866 WFG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 26 Jul 2025 137,336 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2020 137,131 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 137,080 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 136,900 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 136,143 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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W866 WFG is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W866 WFG, 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 W866 WFG registered?

W866 WFG is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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