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T230 UHU

1999 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

113,488 mi
Last recorded113,488 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2013
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer71,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT230 UHU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2013 113,488 miles

brake pipes undersealed

Pass 3 Sep 2012 111,608 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 111,602 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 102,968 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 93,657 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 83,319 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 74,981 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2007 74,960 miles

Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 26 Jun 2007 74,857 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 64,733 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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T230 UHU is a 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 T230 UHU, 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 T230 UHU registered?

T230 UHU is a 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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