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R478 NUF

1999 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

93,105 mi
Last recorded93,105 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer71,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR478 NUF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 93,105 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 92,958 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 91,477 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2019 90,421 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 88,991 miles

rear spoiler missing but not showing sharp edges

Pass 20 Jun 2016 88,309 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 87,451 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 82,657 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2014 82,635 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2013 71,928 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 71,926 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

inner steering rack joint has play o/s

Pass 13 Mar 2012 65,696 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 60,687 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 58,900 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 56,985 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 55,019 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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R478 NUF is a 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 R478 NUF, 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.

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R478 NUF is a 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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