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W599 PDL

2000 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,589 mi
Last recorded126,589 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer74,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW599 PDL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 126,589 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Mar 2026 126,589 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. bolts loose (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting NSR SEAL/WHEEL ARCH (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 125,343 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central brake pipe X2 corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front O/S/F and N/S/F tyres wearing on outer edge

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear exhaust mounting defective silencer corroded one bracket broken

Pass 6 Mar 2024 124,348 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both x2 corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and hole in offside front inner sill dual skin (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer corroded one bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 123,642 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under vehicle corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2022 122,724 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 122,724 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 122,027 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 122,027 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 121,607 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 119,762 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 119,762 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 118,521 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 116,901 miles

Front rust holes in front panel under radiator

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear axle pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 24 Feb 2017 116,901 miles

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

Front rust holes in front panel under radiator

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear axle pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 115,499 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 107,025 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 95,247 miles

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

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

exhaust emissions CO near limit

Pass 20 Feb 2013 86,047 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 77,779 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 69,744 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 62,644 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 56,693 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 51,568 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 51,567 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 47,864 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 43,155 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 43,154 miles

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

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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W599 PDL is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 W599 PDL, 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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W599 PDL is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 10 March 2000.

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