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W163 COF

2000 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

118,012 mi
Last recorded118,012 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2023
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer74,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW163 COF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2023 118,012 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 117,472 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 117,219 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 117,012 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 116,550 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 116,360 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 116,170 miles

undertray fitted/ubbc

Pass 11 Jul 2015 114,090 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 113,287 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013
Pass 17 Apr 2012 111,870 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 111,622 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Apr 2011 111,622 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 May 2010 107,745 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil very low in engine

Fail 7 May 2010 107,745 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil very low in engine

Pass 30 Apr 2009 101,346 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2009 101,346 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 92,765 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2008 92,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2007 86,786 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 77,870 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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W163 COF is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 W163 COF, 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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W163 COF is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 May 2000.

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