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X229 JCR

2000 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,867 mi
Last recorded49,867 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer74,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX229 JCR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 49,867 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 35,417 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 35,413 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 27,518 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 27,518 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2015 27,431 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre side wall perished

Pass 5 Nov 2013 27,164 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre perished side wall

offside rear tyre perished side wall

Pass 30 Oct 2012 26,017 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 25,217 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front seat belt twisted

Offside rear tyre cracked and perrished on sidewalls

Pass 26 Oct 2010 24,609 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 23,785 miles

offside front seat belt twisted

offside rear tyre perrished

Fail 16 Jul 2009 23,783 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside front seat belt twisted

offside rear tyre perrished

Pass 17 Jul 2008 22,610 miles

o/s/front seatbelt webbing twisted and retracting mechanism slow in retracting

Fail 16 Jul 2008 22,609 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

o/s/front seatbelt webbing twisted and retracting mechanism slow in retracting

Pass 3 Jul 2007 20,202 miles

exhaust corroded

offside front tyre outerside wall scuffed

Pass 3 May 2006 18,040 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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X229 JCR is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X229 JCR, 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 X229 JCR registered?

X229 JCR is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 17 November 2000.

Is X229 JCR safe to buy?

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