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W167 RCC

2000 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

88,848 mi
Last recorded88,848 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer74,999 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW167 RCC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 88,848 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 87,557 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 87,487 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 86,684 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 84,389 miles

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

Nearside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel play on tie rod (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak oil sump badly corroded ()

Fail 30 Aug 2017 84,385 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 2 points (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 3 points (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Nearside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel play on tie rod (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak oil sump badly corroded ()

Pass 31 Mar 2016 80,361 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 76,975 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 76,952 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 76,952 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 71,121 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 62,950 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 62,950 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 60,283 miles

front tyres uneven wear

slight "play"in offside rear suspension arm inner bush

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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W167 RCC is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 W167 RCC, 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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W167 RCC is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 April 2000.

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