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T697 XAA

1999 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

118,500 mi
Last recorded118,500 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer71,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT697 XAA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 118,500 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2025 118,494 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 117,581 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

vehicle has been fully under sealed

Pass 4 Aug 2022 117,084 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 117,082 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 116,744 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 116,363 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Radius arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Radius arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 115,418 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 115,418 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 114,915 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 113,800 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 113,770 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 111,278 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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T697 XAA is a 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 T697 XAA, 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 T697 XAA registered?

T697 XAA is a 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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