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W109 SBO

2000 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

70,604 mi
Last recorded70,604 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2014
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer74,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW109 SBO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2014 70,604 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

o/s and n/s front body of vehicle damaged

Fail 20 Oct 2014 70,602 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

o/s and n/s front body of vehicle damaged

Fail 4 Oct 2014 70,424 miles

Brake valve damaged (3.6.A.2c)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 62,417 miles

Oil leak

accident damage evident to n/s/f wing

Fail 27 Jun 2013 62,147 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

accident damage evident on n/s/f wing

slight play evident in n/s rack end

Oil leak

front cross member corroded

Pass 3 May 2012 55,413 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 May 2012 55,413 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 May 2011 48,649 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 16 May 2011 48,649 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 May 2010 40,915 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 34,741 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2008 28,144 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2008 28,144 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2007 21,757 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 21,757 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2006 14,894 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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W109 SBO is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 W109 SBO, 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 W109 SBO registered?

W109 SBO is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 15 May 2000.

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