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T796 FUG

1999 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

120,370 mi
Last recorded120,370 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer71,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT796 FUG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 16 Oct 2025 120,370 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 120,010 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 119,404 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 May 2021 119,389 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2020 118,692 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 118,454 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 117,491 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 115,813 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 115,354 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 115,183 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 114,299 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 112,609 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 110,335 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 106,218 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 99,663 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 92,402 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 84,899 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 76,717 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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T796 FUG is a 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 T796 FUG, 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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T796 FUG is a 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 August 1999.

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