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W128 VHJ

2000 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

90,317 mi
Last recorded90,317 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2019
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer74,999 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW128 VHJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2019 90,317 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR X2 AT TANK AREA (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER CASINGS CORRODED O/S and N/S

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

o/s rear lamp has temporary repair

Pass 17 Sep 2018 89,024 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

temp type fuel cap fitted

Fail 14 Sep 2018 89,013 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured horn unit hanging on feed wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

temp type fuel cap fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2017 87,831 miles

Engine noisey - further investigation recommended

Horn unit not fixed to vehicle - hanging by its wires

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

Offside Rear lamp unit in poor condition

Possible fuel leak from tank area? - Blistered/peeling coatings and staining to tank - however no leak apparent on test

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

offside front indicator unit poorly secured

Fail 29 Aug 2017 87,812 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/70/r13 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Engine noisey in area of timing belt cover - actual source of noise not identifiable without dismantling/further investigation. ( recommended)

Horn unit not fixed onto vehicle - hanging by its wires.

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged nearside ()

Offside Front indicator unit poorly secured

Offside Rear lamp unit in poor condition

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Temp type fuel cap ( sealing version) fitted

evidence of fuel leak in area of fuel tank - blistered coatings/staining - However no fuel leak detected during test hence advise only. Fuel gauge showing 1/2 full.

front bumper poorly secured

Pass 20 Aug 2016 82,446 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s rear lamp cracked

slight play to o/s lower arm rear bush

steering rack noisey

Pass 7 Sep 2015 76,455 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded compensater valve to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 76,453 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center section (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear box (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour admits white light (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded compensater valve to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 70,059 miles

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

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

n/s/f mirror missing

n/s/f tyre inner tread worn and on 2.0 mm

Fail 28 Aug 2014 70,059 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

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

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

both front tyres worn inner treads and on 2.0 mm

n/s/f mirror missing

Pass 28 Aug 2013 64,252 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

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

osf electric not working

Fail 28 Aug 2013 64,252 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

osf electric not working

Pass 26 Jul 2012 62,120 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

exhaust system slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 10 Aug 2011 60,167 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust mount broken

slight play in offside steering rack inner joint

Pass 23 Jul 2010 58,996 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre perished

play in steering rack inner joints

rear exhaust bracket broken

slight damage to offside rear lamp lense

Pass 21 Jul 2009 56,011 miles

Slight damage to O/S/R light.

Slight movement in O/S of steering rack.

Pass 29 Jul 2008 52,718 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 47,725 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 47,725 miles

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

Offside Front Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 40,939 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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W128 VHJ is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 W128 VHJ, 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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W128 VHJ is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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