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V71 FEU

1999 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

64,806 mi
Last recorded64,806 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer71,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV71 FEU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 64,806 miles

Vehicle has underseal all over

Pass 16 Aug 2025 64,618 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 64,494 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2023 64,494 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 63,908 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 62,527 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Oct 2019 60,495 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 57,704 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Hand brake lever reserve travel borderline

Head light aims borderline

corrosion on nearside front brake pipes borderline

corrosion onfront and rear discs borderline

corrosion under vehicle and underseal inspection limit

plastic covers fitted outersills

Pass 17 May 2017 54,073 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 51,095 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 43,991 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 37,744 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

hid headlamp bulbs fitted

insecure wiring in engine bay but not likely to get damaged

led sidelights fitted

nearside front tyre punctured

Fail 9 Sep 2013 37,727 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

hid headlamp bulbs fitted

insecure wiring in engine bay but not likely to get damaged

led sidelights fitted

nearside front tyre punctured

Pass 20 Aug 2012 31,862 miles

both rear tyrs close too legal limit

Pass 5 Sep 2011 28,723 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 23,101 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2009 18,526 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 1,271 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 9,301 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 4,842 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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V71 FEU is a 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 V71 FEU, 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 V71 FEU registered?

V71 FEU is a 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 9 December 1999.

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