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X129 BAU

2000 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

95,494 mi
Last recorded95,494 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer74,999 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX129 BAU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 95,494 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 88,315 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 86,698 miles

front exhaust rubbers not holding exhaust

Pass 6 Mar 2014 83,682 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 83,675 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 81,950 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 80,564 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 80,562 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 77,901 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 72,794 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 72,794 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 62,010 miles

Battery insecure

slight corrosion to various parts of underneath

Fail 5 Mar 2008 62,010 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Battery insecure

slight corrosion to various parts of underneath

Pass 21 Nov 2006 59,710 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 59,669 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2005 53,467 miles

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

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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X129 BAU is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 X129 BAU, 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 X129 BAU registered?

X129 BAU is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 8 December 2000.

Is X129 BAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for X129 BAU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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