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T166 DUY

1999 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2022
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer71,413 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT166 DUY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2021
Pass 19 Feb 2020 113,297 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 112,544 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 110,312 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 21 Oct 2015

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 79,269 miles

OSR drop link has some play

Pass 6 Aug 2010 48,402 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 44,053 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 38,001 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 31,419 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 25,104 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 18,726 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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T166 DUY is a 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 T166 DUY, 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 T166 DUY registered?

T166 DUY is a 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T166 DUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for T166 DUY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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