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V198 FLN

2000 Mitsubishi Lancer

Green Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,631 mi
Last recorded82,631 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2010
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer74,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV198 FLN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2010 82,631 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

slight cut in o/s/f tyre tread

Fail 13 Dec 2010 82,631 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

slight cut in o/s/f tyre tread

Pass 10 Dec 2009 75,456 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 69,533 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2007 64,448 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 64,448 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 59,278 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 53,667 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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V198 FLN is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer in Green with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 V198 FLN, 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 V198 FLN registered?

V198 FLN is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is V198 FLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V198 FLN shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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