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X171 EDG

2000 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

129,049 mi
Last recorded129,049 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer74,999 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX171 EDG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2016 129,049 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 127,371 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 127,330 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 123,271 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 120,370 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2013 120,370 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Fail 31 Jan 2012 115,662 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

both front brakes slightly binding

Pass 31 Jan 2012 115,662 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front brakes slightly binding

Pass 1 Feb 2011 109,813 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 104,846 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 104,831 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

both rear tyres slightly mis-shapen

fuel filler hose and breather hoses starting to perish /crack

Pass 7 Nov 2008 99,354 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2008 99,354 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 93,491 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 93,491 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 87,088 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 79,331 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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X171 EDG is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 X171 EDG, 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 X171 EDG registered?

X171 EDG is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 28 November 2000.

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