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W585 OAS

2000 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

116,071 mi
Last recorded116,071 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2011
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer74,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW585 OAS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2011 116,071 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 116,068 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

petrol filler pipe corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2010 109,174 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 109,168 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 101,027 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 100,850 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Upper Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 86,071 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 86,056 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 71,602 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 71,602 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 55,407 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 55,162 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Brake valve damaged (3.6.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

both front anti roll bar links wearing to excess

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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W585 OAS is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 W585 OAS, 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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W585 OAS is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 27 April 2000.

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