2000 · 24 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2000 Mitsubishi Lancer MOT pass rate and common faults

119 MOT tests in 2024. 87.4% passed first time, compared with 61.5% for all cars the same age.

142Well above average
Passed first time87.4%
Failed or needed repairs12.6%
Typical mileage at test76,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 119 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits5.0%
  2. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.5%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.7%
  4. Emissions not tested: unable to be completed1.7%
  5. Headlamp aim: too low1.7%
  6. Catalytic converter: missing where one was fitted as standard1.7%
  7. Rear fog lamp: not working1.7%
  8. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits0.8%
  9. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play0.8%
  10. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.8%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Emissions & leaks13.4%
  2. Lights & electrics6.7%
  3. Body & chassis5.0%
  4. Suspension3.4%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.5%
  6. Brakes2.5%
  7. Steering1.7%
  8. Tyres1.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.9%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm5.9%
  3. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)5.9%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.0%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded5.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: catalyst emissions: lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer?

In 2024, 87.4% of 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer cars passed their MOT first time, across 119 tests. The average for all 24-year-old cars was 61.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer?

The most common failure reasons were catalyst emissions: lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was emissions & leaks.

Is the 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 142, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).