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J666 JAL

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

81,100 mi
Last recorded81,100 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ666 JAL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 81,100 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 80,310 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 79,898 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 77,936 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 75,498 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 73,689 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 70,769 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 70,757 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 68,152 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 64,417 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 61,891 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 58,496 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 55,081 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 50,547 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 45,146 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 45,135 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 39,054 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 32,915 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 26,166 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 18,017 miles

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2008 17,477 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

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

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

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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J666 JAL is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 60,560 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 J666 JAL, 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 21 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J666 JAL registered?

J666 JAL is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is J666 JAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J666 JAL shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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