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T291 UHU

1999 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

48,929 mi
Last recorded48,929 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer71,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT291 UHU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 48,929 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 May 2024 48,807 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 48,738 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 48,643 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 48,368 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 48,171 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 44,359 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Aug 2007 43,715 miles

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

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 Jul 2006 43,030 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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T291 UHU is a 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 T291 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 T291 UHU registered?

T291 UHU is a 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 27 July 1999.

Is T291 UHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for T291 UHU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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