MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,317 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Slight damage to O/S/R light.
Slight movement in O/S of steering rack.
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)
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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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