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T683 APS

1999 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

77,500 mi
Last recorded77,500 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer71,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT683 APS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 77,500 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 77,218 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 77,063 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 76,974 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes coated in wax oil. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 76,974 miles

Brake performance not tested Brake test not carried out due to brake fluid leak. (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes coated in wax oil. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 76,743 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 76,395 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 brake discs are heavily corroded on inside surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jul 2020 76,391 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 brake discs are heavily corroded on inside surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 75,805 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 75,800 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 74,674 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 73,747 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2016 72,821 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 71,819 miles

ENGINE AND GEARBOX WET

Fail 9 May 2015 71,743 miles

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

ENGINE AND GEARBOX WET

Pass 22 Apr 2014 70,012 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2014 70,011 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

AIR CON PIPE BURST

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 69,018 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 65,390 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 65,390 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 61,886 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 61,886 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 59,400 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 55,069 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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T683 APS is a 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 T683 APS, 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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T683 APS is a 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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