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X198 RFF

2000 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

168,287 mi
Last recorded168,287 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2014
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer74,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX198 RFF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2014 168,287 miles

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

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 4 Nov 2013 163,617 miles

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

offside front inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2012 158,251 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

fuel filler pipes corroded

nearside inner trackrod joint slight play

nearside rear chassis corroded slightly

Pass 27 Oct 2011 151,658 miles

Centre Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2011 151,597 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Centre Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Front exhaust heatshield corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside rear damper getting noisy

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 144,615 miles

nearside trackrod has slight play

Pass 26 Oct 2009 137,890 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 119,139 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 102,589 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 85,500 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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X198 RFF is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X198 RFF, 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 X198 RFF registered?

X198 RFF is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 17 November 2000.

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