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V161 EUJ

1999 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,105 mi
Last recorded75,105 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer71,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV161 EUJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 75,105 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2026 75,096 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 74,932 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 74,484 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 74,475 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 73,985 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 73,980 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 73,029 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 71,812 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 71,209 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 70,967 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 70,217 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

outer sills/front chassis corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2016 70,217 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

outer sills/front chassis corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2015 69,727 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement camber arms (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement camber arms (2.4.G.2)

chassis rails rusty and weak

exhaust heat shield deteriorated and partially secure

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edge

rear brake discs rusty and pitted

under body componants rusty

Pass 18 Nov 2014 68,309 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 66,069 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 63,582 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 61,615 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 61,554 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 13 Dec 2010 59,936 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all underbody and steel brake pipes waxoyled

front brake discs pitted

offside front seatbelt slow to retract

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 13 Dec 2010 59,936 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all underbody and steel brake pipes waxoyled

front brake discs pitted

offside front seatbelt slow to retract

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 24 Nov 2009 58,111 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 27 Nov 2008 53,407 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 53,407 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 47,374 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 40,880 miles

Fuel and brake pipes are rusting at the rear of the vehicle.

Pass 30 Nov 2005 34,046 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 33,887 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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V161 EUJ is a 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V161 EUJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V161 EUJ registered?

V161 EUJ is a 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 16 November 1999.

Is V161 EUJ safe to buy?

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