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R55 TWO

1999 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

78,274 mi
Last recorded78,274 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer71,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR55 TWO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 78,274 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2026 78,274 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2025 78,188 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2025 78,188 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 78,087 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2024 78,087 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 77,880 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2023 77,880 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2023 77,877 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush in the rear lower trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush in the rear lower trialing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 77,670 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 77,670 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 20 May 2021 77,664 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 76,647 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive From Air Con Compressor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 76,025 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 73,892 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 73,737 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 71,208 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 71,208 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 68,466 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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R55 TWO is a 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 R55 TWO, 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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R55 TWO is a 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 November 1999.

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