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W276 LYA

2000 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

187,758 mi
Last recorded187,758 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2019
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer74,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW276 LYA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2019 187,758 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 187,758 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases broken off at the rear end where it joins the rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected rear corner around subframe mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2018 183,951 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 180,694 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 176,429 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 176,429 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion THE BONNET LATCH AREA IS INSECURE (6.1.C.1)

Centre Braking system leaking FRONT TO REAR JOINT LEAKING (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage which is adjustable, loose in adjustment threads (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard THE CABLE THAT WORKS IT HAS BROKEN (3.6.E.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 170,751 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 170,751 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 166,537 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 166,537 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 160,512 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 155,419 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 151,315 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 151,315 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 134,462 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 113,785 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 93,020 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 71,375 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 47,811 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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W276 LYA is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 W276 LYA, 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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W276 LYA is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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