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V78 OGC

2000 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

58,309 mi
Last recorded58,309 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer74,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV78 OGC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 58,309 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and o/s/f (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and o/s/r to brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/r front bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 58,287 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 57,921 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 56,773 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 56,686 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 54,664 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 52,286 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 51,400 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Apr 2013 51,390 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 49,230 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 47,771 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 46,449 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 44,159 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 40,526 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 34,709 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 27,664 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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V78 OGC is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 V78 OGC, 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

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What year was V78 OGC registered?

V78 OGC is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is V78 OGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V78 OGC shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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