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S558 JAH

1999 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

97,352 mi
Last recorded97,352 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer71,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS558 JAH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 97,352 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 96,130 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 94,880 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 93,567 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 91,454 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 90,513 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 86,646 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 83,630 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 80,137 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 80,315 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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S558 JAH is a 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 S558 JAH, 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

How do I check the history of S558 JAH?

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What year was S558 JAH registered?

S558 JAH is a 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S558 JAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S558 JAH shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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