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X859 LPV

2000 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,459 mi
Last recorded156,459 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer74,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX859 LPV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 156,459 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill and wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 156,458 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded in engine bay going through inner arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded in engine bay going through inner arch (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill and wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 149,921 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front bushes upper and lower cracked and perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both fronts have slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracked and perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2019 149,920 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting within 30cm of trailing arm bush and seat belt anchorage. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front bushes upper and lower cracked and perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both fronts have slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracked and perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 141,289 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired cable frayed (1.1.17 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear sill corroded both

Fail 9 Nov 2018 141,289 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired cable frayed (1.1.17 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear sill corroded both

Pass 6 Nov 2017 134,789 miles

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play limit (2.2.B.1f)

front tyres worn

oil leaks / oil very low

rear brake pipes deteriorating / will need attention

rear brake valve cable deteriorating

wipers deteriorating

Fail 6 Nov 2017 134,789 miles

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play limit (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front tyres worn

oil leaks / oil very low

rear brake pipes deteriorating / will need attention

rear brake valve cable deteriorating

wipers deteriorating

Pass 1 Nov 2016 128,792 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2016 128,792 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 120,062 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 111,550 miles

inner joints/steering rack worn

other brake pipes deteriorating

Fail 21 Nov 2014 111,549 miles

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

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

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

inner joints/steering rack worn

other beake pipes deteriorating

Pass 12 Nov 2013 100,001 miles

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

brake pipes corodeded

n/s/f wheel bearing noisy

Fail 12 Nov 2013 99,998 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

brake pipes corodeded

n/s/f wheel bearing noisy

Pass 13 Nov 2012 87,872 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pipes deteriorating

front no. plate deteriorating

rear tyres deteriorating

Pass 17 Nov 2011 77,946 miles

exhaust deteriorating / leaking

front brakes worn to limit

Fail 19 Nov 2010 67,902 miles

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

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

high level brake light not working

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 19 Nov 2010 67,902 miles

high level brake light not working

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 19 Nov 2009 58,548 miles

Front number plate is damaged.

Front to rear metal brake pipes are fairly rusty at approach to load sensing valve.

Spare tyre is flat.

Pass 20 Nov 2008 49,112 miles

Front brakes are out of balance by 20%

Front number plate is damaged.

Pass 12 Nov 2007 40,987 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 31,361 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 22,110 miles

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

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

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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X859 LPV is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 X859 LPV, 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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X859 LPV is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 28 November 2000.

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