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N998 JLW

1999 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

103,037 mi
Last recorded103,037 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2013
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer71,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN998 JLW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2013 103,037 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 96,743 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 96,743 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 91,418 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 86,814 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 86,812 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 81,861 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 72,746 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 57,534 miles

front brake pads getting low

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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N998 JLW is a 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 71,413 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 N998 JLW, 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 27 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 N998 JLW registered?

N998 JLW is a 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 20 December 1999.

Is N998 JLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N998 JLW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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