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X597 UGC

2000 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,545 mi
Last recorded92,545 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer74,999 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX597 UGC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2024 92,545 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 78,473 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Aug 2023 78,473 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 66,983 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 61,090 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 61,090 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 60,706 miles

Centre brake light inoperative

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2016 60,693 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Central Rear high level brake light inop

Front wiper blades juddering

Pass 27 Nov 2015 60,214 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 58,553 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 53,289 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 56,704 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 54,572 miles

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

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)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 52,681 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 48,809 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 47,510 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 44,681 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 41,668 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 37,877 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 37,848 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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X597 UGC is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X597 UGC, 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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X597 UGC is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 7 December 2000.

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