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R719 UBT

1999 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

67,041 mi
Last recorded67,041 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer71,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR719 UBT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 67,041 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 66,132 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 65,721 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 65,591 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 65,591 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inners (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 64,752 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NSF and OSF. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres cracked in primary grooves. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 64,752 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NSF and OSF. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres cracked in primary grooves. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 64,481 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 63,551 miles

N/s and O/s lower sills starting to corrode around jack points

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 62,906 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 61,663 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 59,950 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 58,281 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 58,281 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 56,515 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 56,510 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 54,030 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 51,728 miles

front jacking points surface corrosion

Pass 12 Feb 2011 49,388 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 49,388 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 47,298 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 47,298 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 43,690 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 43,690 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 38,623 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 38,588 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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R719 UBT is a 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 R719 UBT, 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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What year was R719 UBT registered?

R719 UBT is a 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 4 August 1999.

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