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V546 FCC

2000 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

119,098 mi
Last recorded119,098 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2013
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer74,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV546 FCC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2013 119,098 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2012 116,549 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 116,549 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 112,907 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2011 112,907 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 107,357 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 107,357 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 100,492 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 92,445 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 80,049 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 71,487 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 71,487 miles

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 59,840 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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V546 FCC is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V546 FCC, 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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V546 FCC is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 24 January 2000.

Is V546 FCC safe to buy?

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