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X679 EJE

2000 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,816 mi
Last recorded100,816 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2009
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer74,999 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX679 EJE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2009 100,816 miles

coil springs corroded

emissions erratic

front cross-member corroded

number plate detiorated

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2009 100,816 miles

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

coil springs corroded

emissions erratic

front cross-member corroded

number plate detiorated

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2008 90,786 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 80,911 miles

adv both front lower suspension arms heavily corroded

adv both rear tyres worn close to limit

adv front lower cross member corroded and blistered

adv slight movement in offside front steering rack end

Pass 13 Nov 2006 70,956 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 70,741 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2005 58,797 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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X679 EJE is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X679 EJE, 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 X679 EJE registered?

X679 EJE is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 17 November 2000.

Is X679 EJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for X679 EJE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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