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W279 OFG

2000 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

110,023 mi
Last recorded110,023 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer74,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW279 OFG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 110,023 miles

under floor corrosion

Pass 16 Jan 2023 109,525 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 108,812 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 107,490 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 106,776 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 106,491 miles

corrosion to under body close to mot fail

Pass 3 May 2017 105,822 miles

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

all brake discs corroded

under body corroded close to mot fail

Fail 3 May 2017 105,822 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all brake discs corroded

under body corroded close to mot fail

Pass 17 Feb 2016 99,564 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 99,555 miles

Offside Parking brake operation grabbing severely (3.7.C.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 96,338 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 92,749 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2014 92,745 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 88,570 miles

brakes may require servising

park brake just met minimum requirement

Pass 25 Feb 2012 83,716 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 78,549 miles

brakes may require servising

near side rear upper balljoint has slight play

Pass 5 Mar 2010 75,143 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 66,085 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

petrol filler pipe corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2009 66,073 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

petrol filler pipe corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2008 55,560 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 49,329 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 43,395 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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W279 OFG is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 W279 OFG, 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 W279 OFG registered?

W279 OFG is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 6 April 2000.

Is W279 OFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W279 OFG shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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