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W548 VFM

2000 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,602 mi
Last recorded78,602 miles
Recorded on28 May 2014
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer74,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW548 VFM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 May 2014 78,602 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 28 May 2014 78,602 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 18 May 2013 76,712 miles

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 May 2012 75,010 miles

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 3 May 2011 74,201 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 May 2010 71,695 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 64,495 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2009 64,495 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2008 56,573 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 56,573 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2007 47,445 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 38,835 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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W548 VFM is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W548 VFM, 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 W548 VFM registered?

W548 VFM is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 May 2000.

Is W548 VFM safe to buy?

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