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X978 HGJ

2000 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,921 mi
Last recorded105,921 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer74,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX978 HGJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 105,921 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 24 Dec 2019 103,912 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2019 103,912 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 99,364 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 99,355 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 96,647 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2017 96,647 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 93,470 miles

Ball joint has slight play n/s steering arm inner ball joint(inside gaiter). (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 6 Dec 2016 93,469 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Ball joint has excessive play o/s steering arm to rack inner ball joint(inside gaiter). (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Ball joint has slight play n/s steering arm inner ball joint(inside gaiter). (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 90,680 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 90,599 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 86,150 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 80,714 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 74,463 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 66,500 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 62,260 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 53,728 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 49,451 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 43,401 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 37,155 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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X978 HGJ is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X978 HGJ, 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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X978 HGJ is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 30 November 2000.

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