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X132 BAU

2000 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

120,964 mi
Last recorded120,964 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer74,999 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX132 BAU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 120,964 miles

Body has slight corrosion general underside corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

play in offside steering rack end

Pass 4 Feb 2015 119,405 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f rack arm as slight play

Fail 2 Feb 2015 119,401 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f rack arm as slight play

Pass 31 Jan 2014 116,835 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 116,828 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 114,364 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 114,356 miles

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

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

front pads getting low

Pass 9 Jan 2012 111,722 miles

o/s/f steering rack arm slight play

Pass 10 Jan 2011 108,773 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 102,865 miles

front cross member holed not in prescibed area

Fail 16 Nov 2009 102,865 miles

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

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

front cross member holed not in prescibed area

Pass 4 Dec 2008 98,841 miles

damage to nearside windscreen outside swept area

Fail 2 Dec 2008 98,837 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

damage to nearside windscreen outside swept area

Pass 23 Nov 2007 85,619 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 85,584 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 72,832 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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X132 BAU is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X132 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.

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X132 BAU is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 24 November 2000.

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