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W188 RST

2000 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,460 mi
Last recorded115,460 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2010
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer74,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW188 RST
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2010 115,460 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

front brake discs corroded/pitted

inner sills/flange corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2009 102,611 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Feb 2009 102,599 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 89,509 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 81,550 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

bottom radiator hose clip badly corroded

fuel filler pipe corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2007 81,549 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

bottom radiator hose badly corroded

fuel filler pipe corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2006 15,007 miles

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

area around front crossmember slightly corroded

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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W188 RST is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W188 RST, 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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W188 RST is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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