MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,855 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust detiroated.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
centre exhaust section starting to corrode
oil leak
slight play to to o/s/f track rod end and rack
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
centre exhaust section starting to corrode
oil leak
slight play to to o/s/f track rod end and rack
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
minor play in steering rack
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) DANGEROUS
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) DANGEROUS
NOTE; vehicle has had nearside front impact damage and chassis leg and front crossmember are distorted....
Spare tyre defective
front tyres fouling slightly on inner arches on full lock.
slight play/wear in steering rack.
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Lancer?
Based on 382,912 MOT tests across 33,260 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W179 YPX is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver 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 W179 YPX, 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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W179 YPX is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 2000.
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