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W299 XFL

2000 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,453 mi
Last recorded127,453 miles
Recorded on15 May 2015
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer74,999 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW299 XFL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2015 127,453 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 121,811 miles

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

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Mar 2013 116,908 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

wipers smear

Pass 21 Mar 2013 116,908 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

wipers smear

Pass 15 Mar 2012 110,385 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 99,158 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 99,149 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

air conditioning pipe broken

exhaust front pipe deterioating

slight fluctuation on o/s/f brake

Pass 24 Feb 2010 92,582 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 92,582 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 90,039 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 87,586 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 87,559 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 84,893 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 77,462 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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W299 XFL is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 W299 XFL, 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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W299 XFL is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 3 March 2000.

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