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T465 ARU

1999 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

57,879 mi
Last recorded57,879 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer71,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT465 ARU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 57,879 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 57,865 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 57,673 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2020 56,416 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 53,543 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play borderline (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play borderline (5.1.3 (a) (i))

underseal under vehicle

Pass 11 Nov 2017 52,391 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 51,717 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 50,515 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 49,379 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 49,153 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 48,617 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 48,074 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 48,052 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 18 Aug 2010 47,752 miles

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 47,752 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 47,513 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2008 47,231 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 46,601 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 43,803 miles

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

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

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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T465 ARU is a 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 T465 ARU, 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 T465 ARU registered?

T465 ARU is a 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 April 1999.

Is T465 ARU safe to buy?

The MOT history for T465 ARU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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