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T397 TND

1999 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

66,426 mi
Last recorded66,426 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer71,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT397 TND
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 66,426 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 66,426 miles

Brake performance not tested due to insecure caliper (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake insecure caliper insecure (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2017 65,436 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 63,561 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Corrosion on floorpan, not within prescribed areas

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 63,170 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 62,362 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 61,694 miles

n/s/r chassis has a area in poor condition

Pass 2 Mar 2012 60,736 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 59,567 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 57,492 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2010 57,259 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 54,591 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2009 54,587 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 52,664 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 44,262 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 44,262 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 41,683 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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T397 TND is a 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 T397 TND, 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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T397 TND is a 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 30 July 1999.

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