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W244 PSJ

2000 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

140,375 mi
Last recorded140,375 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer74,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW244 PSJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 140,375 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 140,375 miles

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated near side front (2.5.A.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm near side front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 130,943 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 121,589 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 113,851 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 113,851 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 105,610 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 105,610 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 100,175 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 95,259 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 95,160 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 89,280 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2011 89,265 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 82,345 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2010 82,345 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 73,291 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 63,823 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 63,823 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 54,444 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 45,154 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 45,154 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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W244 PSJ is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 W244 PSJ, 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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W244 PSJ is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 29 June 2000.

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