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X513 DAB

2000 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

85,093 mi
Last recorded85,093 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer74,999 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX513 DAB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 85,093 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 85,050 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 85,030 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 84,801 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 84,341 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

offside and nearside rear tyres age cracking in tread

Pass 20 Sep 2018 83,983 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 83,943 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill joint (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All fuel pipes corroding

Engine crossmember support heavily corroded

Front and Rear suspension has heavy corrosion

Front anti roll bar corroded

Handbrake travel high but has reserve

Nearside and Offside front floorpans heavily corroded

Nearside and Offside outer sills corroding

Nearside and Offside rear tire bar mounting points to chassis corroding

Nearside rear floorpan heavily corroded

Rear anti roll bar corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2015 83,779 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 83,499 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 82,166 miles

Engine oil leak from sump area

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside rear chassis leg corroding

Slight dampness on power steering pipes

Fail 12 Dec 2012 82,165 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine oil leak from sump area

slight dampness on power steering pipes

Pass 25 Nov 2011 80,537 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 79,517 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 77,225 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 74,408 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 69,497 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 65,899 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 63,415 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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X513 DAB is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 X513 DAB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X513 DAB registered?

X513 DAB is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 16 October 2000.

Is X513 DAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for X513 DAB shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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