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X714 MAB

2000 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

194,258 mi
Last recorded194,258 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2013
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer74,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX714 MAB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Nov 2013 194,258 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

general corrosion in places under vehicle

nearside front tyre on the limit

Fail 25 Sep 2013 193,069 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

play in steering rack

wiper blades smearing

Fail 17 Sep 2012 185,034 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 185,034 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 173,870 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 173,870 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 163,387 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2009 155,498 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 155,496 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 147,449 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2007 140,691 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 140,674 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 10 Aug 2007 139,232 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

oil leakage from engine

this vehicle has been tested as presented a full inspection of the rear seat belts can not be carried out due to seat folded down and other objects in the way.

Pass 22 Aug 2006 118,962 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2005 92,959 miles

convertors fitted to headlamps

part of highlevel brakelight not working

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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X714 MAB is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 X714 MAB, 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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X714 MAB is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 2 September 2000.

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