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X708 EAJ

2000 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

82,004 mi
Last recorded82,004 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer74,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX708 EAJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 82,004 miles

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

Nearside Rear chassis is corroded

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 78,575 miles

Nearside Front steering arm slight play

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front steering arm has slight play

Fail 21 Nov 2016 78,571 miles

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

Nearside Front steering arm slight play

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front steering arm has slight play

Pass 4 Dec 2015 73,565 miles

brake compensator link cable broken

Fail 30 Nov 2015 73,468 miles

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake compensator link cable broken

Pass 3 Dec 2014 69,854 miles

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

brake compensator cable broken, advise repair.

Fail 13 Nov 2013 67,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 67,036 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 64,323 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 61,031 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 61,031 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 56,824 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 52,460 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 48,274 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 42,805 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 36,266 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 29,360 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 29,360 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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X708 EAJ is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 X708 EAJ, 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 X708 EAJ registered?

X708 EAJ is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 21 December 2000.

Is X708 EAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X708 EAJ shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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