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X899 BDM

2000 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

88,516 mi
Last recorded88,516 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer74,999 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX899 BDM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Dec 2016 88,516 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center pipe (7.1.2)

Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front position lamp(s) not working nearside and offside (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm uneven wear due to tread distortion (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front brakes release unevenly both (3.7.B.4)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm but also worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

fuel pipes slightly corroded (near fuel tank)

insecure roof bars removed prior to test

rear brake pipes not fully secured (near fuel tank)

engine mounting bracket not fully secure front cross member extensivly corroded where the lower engine mount support beam bolts to it (6.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 69,746 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 58,361 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 58,361 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 51,723 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Recomend that roof bars should not be used to secure load as fixings are inadiquet.

Fail 22 Nov 2013 51,715 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Recomend that roof bars should not be used to secure load as fixings are inadiquet.

Pass 5 Nov 2012 46,766 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 42,270 miles

Battery insecure

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

front cross member corroded (under radiator

rear washer inop

Fail 9 Nov 2011 42,265 miles

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

Battery insecure

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

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

front cross member corrded (under radiator)

rear washer inop

Fail 31 Mar 2010 42,245 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Upper Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear Upper Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 42,245 miles

Offside Rear Upper Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear Upper Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 37,306 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2009 37,306 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 33,762 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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X899 BDM is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 X899 BDM, 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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X899 BDM is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 9 November 2000.

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