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X848 XFM

2000 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

111,017 mi
Last recorded111,017 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2011
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer74,999 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX848 XFM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2011 111,017 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 105,136 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f steering rack end arm very slight movement

Pass 26 Apr 2010 105,136 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

n/s/f steering rack end arm very slight movement

Pass 18 Apr 2009 97,348 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 97,348 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 May 2008 90,899 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2007 84,527 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 68,746 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 68,746 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2005 54,166 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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X848 XFM is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X848 XFM, 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 X848 XFM registered?

X848 XFM is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 24 November 2000.

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