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V842 RBP

1999 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

106,855 mi
Last recorded106,855 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer71,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV842 RBP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 106,855 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 80,032 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 74,480 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 70,415 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 70,405 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 15 Oct 2010 64,726 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 64,725 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 99,758 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 99,758 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Dec 2006 92,656 miles

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

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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V842 RBP is a 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V842 RBP, 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 V842 RBP registered?

V842 RBP is a 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V842 RBP shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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