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V178 FVK

2000 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,515 mi
Last recorded104,515 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer74,999 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV178 FVK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 104,515 miles

noise from front brakes when brake applied

oil filter damaged

rear exhaust bracket broken but system fully supported

Fail 6 Apr 2017 104,515 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

noise from front brakes when brake applied

oil filter damaged

rear exhaust bracket broken but system fully supported

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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V178 FVK is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V178 FVK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V178 FVK registered?

V178 FVK is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 January 2000.

Is V178 FVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for V178 FVK shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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