CarVerify

Free Car Check

X491 GCE

2000 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1597cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

100,292 mi
Last recorded100,292 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2012
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer74,999 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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

RegistrationX491 GCE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2012 100,292 miles

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

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

both rear brake pipes have slight corrosion

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside front anti roll bar rubber bushes slightly deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

offside front inner steering arm has slight play at ball joint

offside rear tyre worn heavily on inner and outer edges and close to limit

Fail 23 Jul 2012 100,251 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

both rear brake pipes have slight corrosion

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside front anti roll bar rubber bushes slightly deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

offside front inner steering arm has slight play at ball joint

offside rear tyre worn heavily on inner and outer edges and close to limit

Pass 19 Jul 2011 88,284 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 88,283 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

o/s/f brake has slight bind

Pass 21 Jul 2010 78,990 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

offside front tyre close to wear limits

offside steering rack has slight play in inner joint

Pass 20 Jul 2009 72,867 miles

cataltic convertor only just made requirements

rear brake pipes to load valve corroding - near fuel tank

rear brake pipes to rear wheels corroding

Pass 4 Jul 2008 58,601 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 58,601 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 38,507 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 35,744 miles

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)

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

X491 GCE is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 X491 GCE, 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 X491 GCE?

You can check the full history of X491 GCE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was X491 GCE registered?

X491 GCE is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 18 November 2000.

Is X491 GCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for X491 GCE shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X491 GCE 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 X491 GCE. 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.