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R55 RBO

2000 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

65,386 mi
Last recorded65,386 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer74,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR55 RBO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 65,386 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 64,925 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 64,290 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 63,915 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 63,599 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 62,750 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2017 60,616 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 60,039 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive cracks starting at rear subframe (2.4.A.3)

fuel pump solid mounted

Fail 14 Mar 2016 60,039 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired insecure (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired insecure (3.6.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Wheel nut(s) missing x4 (4.2.A.1e)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive cracks starting at rear subframe (2.4.A.3)

fuel pump solid mounted

Pass 19 Apr 2013 58,268 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 58,268 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 56,403 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 55,795 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2009 55,160 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 53,414 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2007 51,054 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 50,409 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R55 RBO is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 R55 RBO, 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 R55 RBO registered?

R55 RBO is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 13 November 2000.

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