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X543 BTA

2000 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

133,122 mi
Last recorded133,122 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer74,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX543 BTA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 133,122 miles

surface corrosion evident throughout underside

Fail 28 Feb 2018 133,064 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

surface corrosion evident throughout underside

Pass 27 Jan 2017 122,627 miles

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

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

o/s/f coil spring corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2017 122,617 miles

Central 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)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

o/s/f coil spring corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2016 109,462 miles

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

front crossmember corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2014 102,406 miles

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

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

centre exhaust rubber split

front cross member corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2014 102,392 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

centre exhaust rubber split

front cross member corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2013 95,601 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust mount/rubber splitting and perished at rear...but exhaust fully supported by other mounts....

front x member rusty...

osr shockabsorber shroud/dust cover corroded..

Pass 7 Nov 2012 89,516 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front x member rusty...

osr shock absorber shroud /dust cover corroded...

Pass 2 Nov 2011 82,822 miles

o/s/r shock absorber shroud/dust cover corroded...

rust present o/s/r floor section....

Pass 1 Nov 2010 76,916 miles

rear no plate deteriating

Fail 1 Nov 2010 76,916 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

o/s/f brake disc scored

rear no plate deteriating

Pass 13 Nov 2009 69,448 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 69,314 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 61,863 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 61,863 miles

Centre Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

note corrosion al steelbrake pipes

Pass 8 Nov 2007 54,011 miles

Metal brake pipes at rear are showing signs of corrosion.

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

Fail 8 Nov 2007 54,011 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Metal brake pipes at rear are showing signs of corrosion.

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 47,631 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 47,631 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 39,914 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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X543 BTA is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 X543 BTA, 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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X543 BTA is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 23 November 2000.

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