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W556 JCP

2000 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

71,939 mi
Last recorded71,939 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer74,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW556 JCP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 71,939 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 71,665 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2022 71,613 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2013 69,462 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 64,455 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 60,181 miles

offside rear bottom suspension arrm outer bush has slight amoount of play

Pass 7 Oct 2010 55,121 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 50,437 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 44,973 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 40,254 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 34,427 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 28,703 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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W556 JCP is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 W556 JCP, 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 W556 JCP registered?

W556 JCP is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 October 2000.

Is W556 JCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W556 JCP shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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