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V252 FNG

2000 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

125,034 mi
Last recorded125,034 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer74,999 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV252 FNG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2014 125,034 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

inner sills starting to corrode

road springs corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2014 125,022 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

inner sills starting to corrode

road springs corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2013 118,990 miles

nearside rear chassis starting to corrode

no rear seats fitted

play in nearside steering rack

Fail 19 Mar 2013 118,978 miles

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

nearside front tyre on 2mm

nearside rear chassis starting to corrode

no rear seats fitted

offside front tyre wearing on edge

play in nearside steering rack

Pass 20 Apr 2012 115,875 miles

nearside rear chassis starting to corrode

Fail 18 Apr 2012 115,863 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

nearside rear chassis starting to corrode

Fail 19 Apr 2011 106,260 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake pipes starting to corrode

slight play nearside steering rack

Pass 19 Apr 2011 106,260 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake pipes starting to corrode

slight play nearside steering rack

Pass 13 Apr 2010 95,395 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 9 Apr 2009 85,799 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 9 Apr 2009 85,788 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake pipes starting to corrode

front pads getting low

Pass 6 May 2008 76,112 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 76,100 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2007 67,126 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 67,126 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 57,242 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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V252 FNG is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 V252 FNG, 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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V252 FNG is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 26 January 2000.

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