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W173 BBW

2000 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

160,117 mi
Last recorded160,117 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2011
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer74,999 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW173 BBW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2011 160,117 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2011 160,079 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2010 139,187 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 139,187 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 124,035 miles

n/s/r wheel bineding slightly

o/s/f steering has slight play

rear exhaust knocking on rear body

Pass 19 Feb 2008 115,940 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 115,870 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 103,246 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 103,246 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear tyre tread low on edge and has a nail in

offside front tyre low on tread

Fail 7 Feb 2006 86,819 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 86,819 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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W173 BBW is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 W173 BBW, 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 W173 BBW registered?

W173 BBW is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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