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V83 GDE

2000 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

143,820 mi
Last recorded143,820 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2014
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer74,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV83 GDE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2014 143,820 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 139,490 miles

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

nearside and offside rear metal brake pipes rusty

oil leak

Fail 26 Nov 2013 139,482 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

nearside and offside rear metal brake pipes rusty

oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2012 133,349 miles

front brake imbalance

Pass 18 Aug 2011 127,401 miles

exhaust front pipe flexi deteriorating

front brake imbalance

nearside headlamp beam image faint

oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2011 127,401 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust blow from centre section

exhaust front pipe flexi deteriorating

front brake imbalance

nearside front tyre nails in tread

nearside headlamp beam image faint

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit advice change

oil leak

spare tyre flat

Pass 5 Aug 2010 123,209 miles

exhaust front pipe flexi deteriorating

front brake imbalance

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 5 Aug 2010 123,209 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

exhaust front pipe flexi deteriorating

front brake imbalance

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 15 Aug 2009 118,537 miles

chip in windscreen

front brake imbalance

nearside headlamp low light output

play in nearside and offside front steering arms/rack

Pass 28 Aug 2008 112,708 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

slight play within steering rack

Fail 26 Aug 2008 112,708 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nail in offside rear tyre

slight play within steering rack

Pass 26 May 2007 105,618 miles
Fail 26 May 2007 105,618 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

chip in windscreen

exhaust blow from centre/backbox

play in nearside front trackrod end

play in offside front steering rack arm

Pass 26 May 2006 100,303 miles

both wiper blades are starting to tear †rear of exhaust system rusting

small stone chip in swept area of windscreen

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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V83 GDE is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 V83 GDE, 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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V83 GDE is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 11 February 2000.

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