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X556 XAG

2000 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2012
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

109,082 mi
Last recorded109,082 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2011
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer74,999 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX556 XAG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2011 109,082 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 108,297 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 103,401 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear number plate delamitated

Fail 20 Aug 2010 103,352 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 99,095 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2009 99,095 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 91,444 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 91,444 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 86,125 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 86,124 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 80,297 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 80,297 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2005 71,902 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2005 71,902 miles

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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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X556 XAG is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 X556 XAG, 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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X556 XAG is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 15 September 2000.

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