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T229 JJR

2000 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,237 mi
Last recorded87,237 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2018
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer74,999 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT229 JJR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2018 87,237 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 87,144 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 86,435 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body corrosion (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 81,323 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Dec 2015 81,323 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 74,273 miles

Bushes perished

Vehicle covered in underseal not allowing full inspection

Pass 5 Sep 2011 71,460 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 71,448 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

advise underbody rusty

Pass 8 Oct 2010 61,875 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 49,721 miles

both front fog lamp glasses missing

fuel filler pipe some corrosion

some corrosion to underside of boot floor

Pass 30 May 2008 43,424 miles

fuel filler pipe corroded

some corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 5 Jun 2007 34,140 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 33,988 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2006 29,307 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 51,705 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 May 2006 29,307 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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T229 JJR is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 1,997cc 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 T229 JJR, 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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T229 JJR is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 15 June 2000.

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