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T317 VAJ

1999 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,398 mi
Last recorded68,398 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer71,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT317 VAJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 18 Mar 2026 68,398 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 68,080 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 67,249 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 66,424 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 64,601 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

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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T317 VAJ is a 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 T317 VAJ, 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 T317 VAJ registered?

T317 VAJ is a 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T317 VAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for T317 VAJ shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does T317 VAJ have outstanding finance?

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