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W995 LCL

2000 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,324 mi
Last recorded147,324 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2011
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer74,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW995 LCL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2011 147,324 miles

BOTH FRONT N/S AND O/S WISHBONES ARE CORRODED.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

REAR PETROL FILLER PIPES ARE CORRODED BUT NO SIGNS OF ANY LEAKS .

SURFACE CORROSION AT CHASSIS AND FLOOR AREAS

SURFACE CORROSION AT STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

Fail 17 Jun 2011 147,324 miles

BOTH FRONT N/S AND O/S WISHBONES ARE CORRODED.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

REAR PETROL FILLER PIPES ARE CORRODED BUT NO SIGNS OF ANY LEAKS .

SURFACE CORROSION AT CHASSIS AND FLOOR AREAS

SURFACE CORROSION AT STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

Pass 17 Jun 2008 142,386 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 142,372 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 May 2007 123,383 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

o/s/r lamp lens has been repaired

Pass 5 May 2006 107,928 miles

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

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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W995 LCL is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 W995 LCL, 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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W995 LCL is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 2 May 2000.

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