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V381 EYB

1999 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

86,475 mi
Last recorded86,475 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2022
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer71,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV381 EYB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2022 86,475 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 81,356 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Aug 2015 81,356 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2014 80,110 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 75,754 miles

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

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 73,189 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 70,901 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 69,052 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 69,052 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 66,646 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

handbrake lever high

Pass 21 Apr 2008 61,013 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 60,617 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

cut in n/s/r outer sidewall of tyre not to ply cord

Pass 30 Jan 2007 53,081 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 47,246 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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V381 EYB is a 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 V381 EYB, 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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What year was V381 EYB registered?

V381 EYB is a 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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The MOT history for V381 EYB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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