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W731 GDY

2000 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

99,299 mi
Last recorded99,299 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer74,999 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW731 GDY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 99,299 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

front crossmember has slight corrosion

underside has slight corrosion

Pass 3 Apr 2018 97,433 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

corrosion to chassis leg rails

corrosion to front cross member

Fail 3 Apr 2018 97,429 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

corrosion to chassis leg rails

corrosion to front cross member

Pass 19 Apr 2017 94,179 miles

Corrosion noted on front lower crossmember

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Slight play noted in nearside steering rack arm

Pass 14 Apr 2016 90,768 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 86,932 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 81,830 miles

both front tyres starting to crack at edge of tread

Pass 19 Apr 2013 77,294 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 72,877 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both rear tyres age cracked

Pass 13 Apr 2011 68,650 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 63,599 miles

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

offside steering rack inner joint has play starting to develop

Pass 14 Apr 2009 58,760 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 54,374 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 48,692 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 41,582 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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W731 GDY is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 W731 GDY, 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 W731 GDY registered?

W731 GDY is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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