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W878 VEV

2000 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,584 mi
Last recorded88,584 miles
Recorded on5 May 2012
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer74,999 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW878 VEV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2012 88,584 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)

Fail 4 May 2012 88,584 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 80,235 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 70,267 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 57,367 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 53,983 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 51,254 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 48,447 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 48,447 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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W878 VEV is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W878 VEV, 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 W878 VEV registered?

W878 VEV is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 17 March 2000.

Is W878 VEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W878 VEV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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