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X152 BAU

2000 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2016
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

70,995 mi
Last recorded70,995 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer74,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX152 BAU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 17 May 2017 70,995 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch /floor (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis / body (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative linkage broken (3.6.E.3)

advise battery security

Fail 25 Nov 2016 70,908 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Power steering component(s) leaking central seal on rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings by axel swing arm (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings back of lower arm up and through (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

fuel lines corroded

o/s and n/s rear coil springs corroded

unable to fully inspect rear of vehicle due to wheel chairs , and other large items left in boot

Pass 26 Nov 2015 65,226 miles

both front anti roll bar link rubber bushes have some splitting

both front floors have slight surface corrosion

both front wishbone arms have slight surface corrosion

Fail 26 Nov 2015 65,226 miles

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

both front anti roll bar link rubber bushes have some splitting

both front floors have slight surface corrosion

both front wishbone arms have slight surface corrosion

Pass 12 Nov 2014 59,917 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front wishbone arms have slight surface corrosion

o/s/f brake backplate has slight deterioration

o/s/f floor has slight surface corrosion

Pass 27 Nov 2013 56,889 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front lower wishbone arms have some suface corrosion

front lower crossmember has slight surface corrosion

o/s/f brake backplate has some deterioration

Fail 26 Nov 2013 56,889 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front lower wishbone arms have some suface corrosion

front lower crossmember has slight surface corrosion

o/s/f brake backplate has some deterioration

Pass 29 Nov 2012 51,274 miles

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

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

both front lower wishbone arms have some surface corrosion

o/s/f brake disc backplate has some deterioration

rear brakes have slight imbalance

Fail 28 Nov 2012 51,272 miles

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

both front lower wishbone arms have some surface corrosion

o/s/f brake disc backplate has some deterioration

rear brakes have slight imbalance

Pass 30 Nov 2011 45,186 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2011 45,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 42,259 miles

Front Wipes starting to split.

Fail 26 Nov 2010 42,257 miles

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

Front Wipes starting to split.

Pass 25 Nov 2009 40,237 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 37,503 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 37,481 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 34,986 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 34,985 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 31,210 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 31,210 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2005 27,955 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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X152 BAU is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 X152 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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X152 BAU is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 28 November 2000.

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