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S512 OFJ

1999 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

82,654 mi
Last recorded82,654 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer71,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS512 OFJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 82,654 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 100,664 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 95,673 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 93,767 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 86,057 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 18 Mar 2011 74,634 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear brake discs worn and corroded.

Fail 14 Mar 2011 74,634 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear brake discs worn and corroded.

Pass 13 Mar 2010 66,420 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 66,420 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 65,734 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 63,125 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 59,104 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 52,290 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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S512 OFJ is a 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 S512 OFJ, 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 S512 OFJ registered?

S512 OFJ is a 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is S512 OFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S512 OFJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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