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T827 FUM

1999 Mitsubishi Lancer

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,679 mi
Last recorded86,679 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer71,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT827 FUM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 86,679 miles

Nearside Front play on wheel

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body & parts & sills covers on (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 86,179 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under & parts & parts corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 86,177 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 86,004 miles

Nearside Front play on wheel

Pass 11 Oct 2019 85,122 miles

Offside Front play on wheel

under body corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2018 83,910 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 79,625 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion has started in various points

Fail 28 Sep 2017 79,625 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion has started in various points

Pass 28 Jun 2015 79,028 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 77,310 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust muffler fitted at time of mot

full sideskits fitted unable to inspect outer sills

general underside has an underseal coating

modified brake hoses fitted to front

sideskirts fitted unable to inspect outer sills

Fail 6 Sep 2012 77,308 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

abs sensors should not be secured to track rod ends

exhaust muffler fitted at time of mot

full sideskits fitted unable to inspect outer sills

general underside has an underseal coating

hanbrake travel only just met limits

modified brake hoses fitted to front

sideskirts fitted unable to inspect outer sills

Pass 22 Apr 2011 73,448 miles

unable to fully inspect metal brakepipes due to underseal coating

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to side skirts fitted

Fail 21 Apr 2011 73,439 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

nearside and offside front tyres have worn inner tread

offside front free play detected at steering wheel

unable to fully inspect metal brakepipes due to underseal coating

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to side skirts fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2009 70,838 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

advise slight play in rack tie rod o/s

Pass 12 Nov 2008 64,352 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 64,352 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

advise exhaust near propshaft

advise n/s/f tyre worn on inside

Pass 18 Aug 2007 50,344 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 38,058 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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T827 FUM is a 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 T827 FUM, 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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T827 FUM is a 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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