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V817 EGT

2000 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,220 mi
Last recorded103,220 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer74,999 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV817 EGT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2014 103,220 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

steering rack has slight play/ offside

Fail 9 Sep 2014 101,667 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

offfside steering rack has slight play

Pass 8 May 2013 89,638 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front and passenger rear tyre valves perished

movement in drivers front anti roll bar link bushes

rear lights damaged

Fail 8 May 2013 89,638 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both front and passenger rear tyre valves perished

drivers wiper split

movement in drivers front anti roll bar link bushes

rear lights damaged

Pass 15 May 2012 82,667 miles

drivers rear light damaged

movement in front anti roll bar link bushes

passenger front tyre worn to 2mm both rear 3mm

slight play in steering rack

track rod end rubbers perished

Fail 15 May 2012 82,667 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

drivers rear light damaged

movement in front anti roll bar link bushes

passenger front tyre worn to 2mm both rear 3mm

slight play in steering rack

track rod end rubbers perished

Pass 3 May 2011 72,757 miles

drivers front tyre worn to 2mm

play in drivers front anti roll bar link bushes

rear lights cracked

slight play in steering rack

Pass 11 May 2010 64,028 miles

both rear lights cracked

drivers front tyre worn to 2mm passenger 3mm

passenger front brake disc slightly scored

passenger rear door and wheel arch damaged

slight play passenger track rod end

Fail 11 May 2010 64,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

both rear lights cracked

drivers front tyre worn to 2mm passenger 3mm

passenger front brake disc slightly scored

passenger rear door and wheel arch damaged

slight play passenger track rod end

Pass 19 May 2009 56,110 miles

both front bottom ball joint rubbers split

passenger front brake disc scored

passenger rear indicator lens cracked

Fail 19 May 2009 56,110 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both front bottom ball joint rubbers split

passenger front brake disc scored

passenger rear indicator lens cracked

Pass 13 May 2008 47,758 miles

fluid around steering rack

passenger front tyre worn to 2mm

Fail 13 May 2008 47,758 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

fluid around steering rack

passenger front tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 17 May 2007 38,897 miles

damage to passenger rear door and wheel arch

passenger rear indicator lens cracked

Pass 16 May 2006 29,755 miles

both rear tyres perished

drivers front tyre worn and perished

drivers wiper starting to split

fluid around steering rack

passenger front tyre worn on edges

passenger rear light lens cracked

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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V817 EGT is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V817 EGT, 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 V817 EGT registered?

V817 EGT is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 7 February 2000.

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