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T735 LUJ

1999 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,727 mi
Last recorded41,727 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer71,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT735 LUJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 41,727 miles
Pass 19 May 2024 41,420 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2022 40,512 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 39,468 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 34,732 miles

Plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Underbody covered in underseal

Pass 6 Apr 2017 34,079 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 32,668 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 31,973 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 30,722 miles

both front and rear brake discs corroded on inside edges

underbody corroded but not to exess or holed in perscribed areas

Pass 27 Jun 2012 29,047 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front brake discs deteriorated on inner face

Fail 27 Jun 2012 29,047 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake discs deteriorated on inner face

Fail 9 Dec 2010 27,989 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 27,989 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2009 26,171 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)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Dec 2009 26,171 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)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 25,498 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 23,883 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 23,883 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 22,898 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 21,636 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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T735 LUJ is a 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T735 LUJ, 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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T735 LUJ is a 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 17 August 1999.

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