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X868 JKE

2000 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

83,337 mi
Last recorded83,337 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2011
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer74,999 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX868 JKE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2011 83,337 miles

ADVISE There is a 25% imbalance on the rear service brakes when applied together

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 79,395 miles

Advise there is a 23% inbalance on the rear service brakes when applied together

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside front,Nearside front,Offside rear & Nearside rear tyres are all lightly perishing

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jul 2010 79,395 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Advise there is a 23% inbalance on the rear service brakes when applied together

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside front,Nearside front,Offside rear & Nearside rear tyres are all lightly perishing

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2009 170,255 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

some damage to rear number plate

Fail 9 Jul 2009 70,102 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

some damage to rear number plate

Pass 15 Jul 2008 61,885 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2008 61,257 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 61,257 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 56,712 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 56,712 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2005 48,792 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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X868 JKE is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 X868 JKE, 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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X868 JKE is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 15 September 2000.

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