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V912 FAU

2000 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,401 mi
Last recorded51,401 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2011
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer74,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV912 FAU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2011 51,401 miles

Corosion to nearside rear brake pipe to flexi

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Slight play to steering rack

This vehicle is on seriously damage marker with dvla

Wear to front brake pads

Fail 27 Nov 2010 51,144 miles

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

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)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 45,862 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 43,886 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 39,729 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 35,118 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 30,928 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 30,928 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear tyres have cracks in tyre walls

surface corrosion to all steel brake pipes

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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V912 FAU is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V912 FAU, 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 V912 FAU registered?

V912 FAU is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 January 2000.

Is V912 FAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V912 FAU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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