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X235 EGU

2000 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,586 mi
Last recorded75,586 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer74,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX235 EGU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2015 75,586 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 75,045 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 73,290 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 70,953 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 67,578 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 67,578 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

play in offside lower ball joint front

rear wiper blade split

Pass 2 Mar 2010 63,639 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 59,274 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2009 59,274 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 51,799 miles

advise both rear tyres perished in sidewalls

Pass 8 Jan 2007 46,651 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 46,651 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 41,995 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 41,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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X235 EGU is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X235 EGU, 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 X235 EGU registered?

X235 EGU is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 11 December 2000.

Is X235 EGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for X235 EGU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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