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W279 RVU

2000 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

58,691 mi
Last recorded58,691 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer74,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW279 RVU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 58,691 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 58,576 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 58,192 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Going to Offside front flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Going to both rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both outer sills (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front and rear inner wings (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 56,055 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 53,809 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 51,886 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 48,474 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 48,474 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 45,861 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 7 Mar 2011 45,861 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 42,054 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 42,054 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 38,562 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 33,971 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 33,971 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 31,462 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 26,399 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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W279 RVU is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 RVU, 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 RVU registered?

W279 RVU is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 16 June 2000.

Is W279 RVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W279 RVU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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