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X543 AHY

2000 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

89,652 mi
Last recorded89,652 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer74,999 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX543 AHY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2016 89,652 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2016 89,652 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 89,298 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 89,298 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 85,901 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 77,827 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 74,610 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 62,336 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2008 62,026 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2008 61,964 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 57,724 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 53,586 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2005 49,936 miles

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

SLIGHT LEAK FROM REAR EXHAUST PIPE CORROSION HOLE

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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X543 AHY is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 X543 AHY, 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 X543 AHY registered?

X543 AHY is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 15 December 2000.

Is X543 AHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for X543 AHY shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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