CarVerify

Free Car Check

P78 PVR

2000 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 1834cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

110,869 mi
Last recorded110,869 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer74,999 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mitsubishi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP78 PVR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 110,869 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 109,732 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 107,952 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 106,740 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 105,625 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 103,527 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 101,605 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 100,506 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 99,425 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 98,732 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 96,065 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 92,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2014 92,624 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 90,219 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 89,369 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 87,569 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 87,044 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 85,109 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 82,766 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 81,955 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 80,499 miles

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

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

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
Full Mitsubishi Lancer reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P78 PVR is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 P78 PVR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P78 PVR?

You can check the full history of P78 PVR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P78 PVR registered?

P78 PVR is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 6 January 2000.

Is P78 PVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P78 PVR shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P78 PVR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P78 PVR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.