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X797 YAP

2000 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,129 mi
Last recorded131,129 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer74,999 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX797 YAP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2016 131,129 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2015 124,719 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 124,719 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 118,040 miles

Corrosion in exhaust joints

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight corrosion to underside

Pass 6 Nov 2013 109,759 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 102,842 miles

all four tyres perished and on 3.0 mm

oil leak around gearbox and engine might be rear main oil seal

Pass 17 Jan 2012 96,660 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2011 87,842 miles

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)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 87,842 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 79,875 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 79,871 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 71,332 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 64,821 miles

play in n/s steering rack to limit.

Fail 5 Feb 2008 64,815 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/f brake disc slightly rusty.

play in n/s steering rack to limit.

Pass 15 Dec 2006 55,084 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2006 55,084 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 45,135 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 44,990 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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X797 YAP 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 66.7%.

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 X797 YAP, 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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X797 YAP is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 26 September 2000.

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