MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,631 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
battery insecure
wipers poor
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
handbrake lever travel is hight, near side headlamp pattern is poor, battery is insecure, engine is leaking oil, discs are corroded, rear antiroll bar mounting bushes are worn
both front tyres wearing on inside edges
both steering rack boots twisted
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Lancer?
Based on 382,912 MOT tests across 33,260 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R285 JBJ is a 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 101,208 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 R285 JBJ, 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 30 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of R285 JBJ?
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What year was R285 JBJ registered?
R285 JBJ is a 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 August 1996.
Is R285 JBJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for R285 JBJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R285 JBJ have outstanding finance?
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