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V3 EVO

1999 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

94,191 mi
Last recorded94,191 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer71,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV3 EVO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2021 94,191 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 94,175 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 94,085 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 94,085 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2013 91,641 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 91,482 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 May 2012 87,273 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2012 87,273 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 12 May 2011 79,769 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2011 79,769 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2010 76,197 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 76,197 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 70,894 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in steering rack at off side

Pass 16 May 2008 68,017 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

play in off side front steering rack inner joint

Pass 19 May 2007 63,525 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 63,525 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 58,310 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 53,397 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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V3 EVO is a 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 V3 EVO, 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 V3 EVO registered?

V3 EVO is a 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 6 October 1999.

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