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S669 FAJ

1999 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

127,922 mi
Last recorded127,922 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer71,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS669 FAJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 127,922 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Jul 2026 127,922 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 126,778 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 125,950 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 125,950 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 124,564 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 122,630 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 121,866 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sill covers fitted

nsf lower balljoint cover perished

Fail 18 Jun 2019

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sill covers fitted

nsf lower balljoint cover perished

Pass 8 Nov 2016 119,004 miles

Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt NS + OS (2.4.G.2)

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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S669 FAJ is a 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S669 FAJ, 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 S669 FAJ registered?

S669 FAJ is a 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 February 1999.

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