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X559 BTA

2000 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

86,780 mi
Last recorded86,780 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer74,999 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX559 BTA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2015 86,780 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 86,780 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 77,336 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front cross member excessivley corroded around gearbox/engine support brace but not affecting steering or brakes or suspension

Pass 19 Aug 2013 75,786 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front crossmember excessivley corroded around engine stabiliser mount but not affecting steering brakes or suspension

Fail 16 Aug 2013 75,786 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front crossmember excessivley corroded around engine stabiliser mount but not affecting steering brakes or suspension

Pass 21 Aug 2012 72,976 miles

front cross member excessivly corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2012 72,976 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front cross member excessivly corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2011 67,749 miles

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

one of two of high level brake light not working

Pass 22 Jun 2010 63,414 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 63,414 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 61,186 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2009 61,186 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2008 57,779 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 57,779 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 54,466 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 50,855 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2005 46,655 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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X559 BTA is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 X559 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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What year was X559 BTA registered?

X559 BTA is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 20 November 2000.

Is X559 BTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for X559 BTA shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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