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W283 JGV

2000 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,918 mi
Last recorded80,918 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2011
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer74,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW283 JGV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2011 80,918 miles

Battery insecure

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

nearside front and rear tyres worn on edges

offside front seat belt twisted

offside rear lamp and bumper damaged

Pass 13 Nov 2010 69,739 miles

Battery insecure

offside front(drivers) seat belt slow to retract

Pass 17 Sep 2009 69,605 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 67,444 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2008 347,527 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 64,219 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 60,716 miles

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

n/s/f tyre hase cuts to side wall 175/70r13h

o/s/f & o/s/r tyres are perishing !

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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W283 JGV is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 W283 JGV, 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 W283 JGV registered?

W283 JGV is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is W283 JGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W283 JGV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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