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T849 RPG

1999 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

135,386 mi
Last recorded135,386 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer71,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT849 RPG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 135,386 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 133,100 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 131,028 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 126,009 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt greasy (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 123,895 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2014 123,895 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 113,337 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 106,839 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight corrosion on front inner sills

slight corrosion on rear chassis legs

Fail 29 Sep 2011 100,038 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 100,038 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 96,126 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 91,788 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 85,902 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 83,229 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 78,668 miles

near side inner drive shaft gaiter split

Pass 28 Sep 2005 69,599 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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T849 RPG is a 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 T849 RPG, 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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T849 RPG is a 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 9 June 1999.

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