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X479 GCE

2000 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

96,556 mi
Last recorded96,556 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer74,999 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX479 GCE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2016 96,556 miles

Nearside slight play on inner steering joint

Offside slight play on inner steering joint

Pass 14 Apr 2015 83,576 miles

Play In NS Steering Rack end

Fail 10 Apr 2015 83,576 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play In NS Steering Rack end

Pass 7 May 2014 77,645 miles

exhaust system corrosion evident

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

nearside and offside front brakes binding slightly

nearside and offside front tyres low inner tread

Pass 1 May 2013 69,654 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

front and rear registration plates slightly deteriorated

slight wear evident offside front anti-roll bar link bushes

Pass 10 May 2012 60,870 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight damage to windscreen at edge of swept area

Pass 20 Apr 2011 49,581 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear registration plates slightly deteriorated

offside front brake binding slightly

possible nearside and offside front brake pads low

wear evident nearside and offside front anti-roll bar link bushes

wear evident nearside and offside front brake discs worn

Pass 14 Apr 2010 38,922 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 32,479 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 31,584 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 30,348 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 29,353 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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X479 GCE is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 X479 GCE, 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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X479 GCE is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 December 2000.

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