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W59 TFV

2000 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,386 mi
Last recorded74,386 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2011
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer74,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2011 74,386 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

front x member corroded/holed.

front/rear brake pipes corroded.

nearside rear tyre side wall cracking.

Fail 11 Aug 2011 74,386 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

front x member corroded/holed.

front/rear brake pipes corroded.

nearside rear tyre side wall cracking.

Pass 23 Jul 2010 73,437 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

all brake pipes greased

front brake disc sligthly worn

undervehicle underselaed

Pass 23 Jul 2009 71,291 miles

o/s and n/s front and n/s rear tyre sidewalls cracking but not exposing wires or cords

slight play o/s and n/s track control arms

Fail 23 Jul 2009 71,291 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s and n/s front and n/s rear tyre sidewalls cracking but not exposing wires or cords

slight play o/s and n/s track control arms

Pass 15 Jul 2008 69,698 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

all brake pipes coated in copper grease

slight play n/s track control arm

slight play o/s track control arm

Pass 7 Sep 2006 67,786 miles

Nearside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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 TFV is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 W59 TFV, 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 W59 TFV registered?

W59 TFV is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 11 April 2000.

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