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V260 JBS

2000 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,445 mi
Last recorded69,445 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2013
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer74,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV260 JBS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2013 69,445 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

slight wear o/s inner rack joint

Pass 5 Oct 2012 67,571 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front tyres wearing low on edges

long travel on hand brake

slight play in o/s/f steering rack joint

Fail 19 Sep 2012 67,537 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

brake pad warning light on

brake pipe retaining clip missing but pipes secure

front tyres wewaring on edges

heavy surface rusting on n/s and o/s rear chassis members seems secure at time of test

parking brake action high

slight wear o/s/f inner rack joint

Pass 23 Sep 2011 64,751 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s & n/s outer sills damaged & corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2010 59,915 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Slight Play in O/S/F Steering Rack Joint

Fail 7 Sep 2010 59,873 miles

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Slight Play in O/S/F Steering Rack Joint

Pass 7 Sep 2009 57,199 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Sep 2009 57,191 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 51,487 miles

corrosion in front and rear brake pipes

small in in nearside floor pan not within 30cm of load bearing items

Fail 27 Aug 2008 51,487 miles

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

corrosion in front and rear brake pipes

small in in nearside floor pan not within 30cm of load bearing items

Pass 22 Aug 2007 45,081 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)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 40,069 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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V260 JBS is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V260 JBS, 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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V260 JBS is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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