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V817 MAU

2000 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

125,776 mi
Last recorded125,776 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer74,999 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV817 MAU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 6 Jun 2025 125,776 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 124,135 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Apr 2023 122,421 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Apr 2022 121,248 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 119,506 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 112,345 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 111,556 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2017

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 MAU is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V817 MAU, 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 MAU registered?

V817 MAU is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 January 2000.

Is V817 MAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V817 MAU shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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