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T168 HFV

1999 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2025
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

76,073 mi
Last recorded76,073 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer71,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT168 HFV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 76,073 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all perrished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded and weak

petrol pipes and brake pipes corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2022 75,983 miles

suspension componants weak and perrished

underside surface corrosion

Fail 16 May 2022 75,981 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure front flex (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2020 75,565 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

hand brake travel

surface corrosion on under side

suspension bushs perished and weak

Fail 12 Apr 2019 75,760 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

springs corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2017 75,302 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 75,019 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

wiper action stiff

Fail 21 Jul 2016 74,997 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

wiper action stiff

Fail 16 Oct 2009 74,966 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 1 Oct 2008 68,586 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

n/s/rear lens cracked

parking brake travel near limit

Pass 1 Oct 2008 68,586 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

n/s/rear lens cracked

parking brake travel near limit

Pass 5 Oct 2007 59,319 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

wipers not 100%

Fail 2 Oct 2007 59,313 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

wipers not 100%

Pass 28 Sep 2006 49,978 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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T168 HFV is a 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 T168 HFV, 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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T168 HFV is a 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 29 October 1999.

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