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T248 SDX

1999 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,444 mi
Last recorded100,444 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer71,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT248 SDX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 100,444 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 99,661 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 99,343 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 98,919 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 98,714 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all of them (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 98,288 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Sep 2020 98,288 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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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T248 SDX is a 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 T248 SDX, 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

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What year was T248 SDX registered?

T248 SDX is a 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T248 SDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for T248 SDX shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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