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R50 EVO

1999 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

54,845 mi
Last recorded54,845 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer71,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR50 EVO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 54,845 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 54,767 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 54,448 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 54,215 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 53,906 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 53,775 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 53,167 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 52,919 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 52,477 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 51,963 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 51,519 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 50,604 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 50,088 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 48,655 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 48,010 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 46,976 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 45,225 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel filler pipe corroded

o/s/f seat harness not bolted down but normal seatbelt working ok

Fail 27 May 2009 45,225 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel filler pipe corroded

o/s/f seat harness not bolted down but normal seatbelt working ok

Pass 17 Jan 2008 43,948 miles

o/s/f harness not fully fitted/fully secure

Fail 10 Jan 2008 43,945 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

engine m.i.l. warning lamp on

o/s/f harness not fully fitted/fully secure

Pass 3 Feb 2007 43,451 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 42,565 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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R50 EVO is a 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R50 EVO, 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 R50 EVO registered?

R50 EVO is a 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 22 December 1999.

Is R50 EVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R50 EVO shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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