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X38 EER

2000 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

122,011 mi
Last recorded122,011 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer74,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX38 EER
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019 122,011 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 122,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2017 120,373 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 120,373 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 114,855 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 114,855 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2015 108,818 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 108,818 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 102,924 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2011 102,904 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 99,810 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit on edges

both rear tyres perishing on outer walls

o/s/f seastbelt slow to return

Pass 1 Dec 2009 95,291 miles

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Nov 2009 95,291 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)

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 87,563 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 87,427 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 78,700 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 67,671 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 67,616 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2005 57,443 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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X38 EER is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 X38 EER, 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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X38 EER is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 December 2000.

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