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V840 EOU

1999 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

90,734 mi
Last recorded90,734 miles
Recorded on25 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer71,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV840 EOU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2026 90,734 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 89,906 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 89,720 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 87,795 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 86,592 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 86,592 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 86,592 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 85,020 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 85,020 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 82,979 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 80,517 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 77,276 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 77,017 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 69,763 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 60,252 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 59,846 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 50,387 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 45,770 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 41,486 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 36,218 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 36,218 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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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V840 EOU is a 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 V840 EOU, 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 V840 EOU registered?

V840 EOU is a 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 30 November 1999.

Is V840 EOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V840 EOU shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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