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W59 CJX

2000 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,377 mi
Last recorded123,377 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2012
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer74,999 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW59 CJX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2012 123,377 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

auxillary belts cracked

bad oil leak on engine

exhaust system is badly corroded at joint between mid and rear (not blowing) and front pipe flexi section is in poor condition

front cross member is badly coroded and holed (not within prescribed area)

high level brake light inop

n/s/f tyre is copletely bald on inner edge,recommend replacement a.s.a.p,o/s/f tyre is wearing on inner edge (175/70*13)

o/s/f indicator lens is in poor condition (not affecting operation)

rear wheel arches are corroding,no sharp edges at time of test

Pass 23 Jun 2011 110,899 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 110,899 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a) DANGEROUS

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

bad oil leak head gasket

coolant leak thermostat housing/pipe

Pass 9 Jun 2010 96,223 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2010 96,179 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2009 86,368 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 77,643 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 19 May 2008 77,643 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 66,621 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 55,847 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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W59 CJX is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W59 CJX, 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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W59 CJX is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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