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V851 EOU

1999 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

70,671 mi
Last recorded70,671 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2016
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer71,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV851 EOU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2016 70,671 miles

general underbody wear

Pass 22 Jul 2015 67,835 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 67,662 miles

oil feed tank at rear

Pass 30 Aug 2012 67,008 miles

Front tyres scuffing outer edges

Pass 13 Aug 2011 66,669 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 65,311 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 62,679 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 58,328 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 58,328 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 54,356 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 49,615 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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V851 EOU is a 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 V851 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

How do I check the history of V851 EOU?

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What year was V851 EOU registered?

V851 EOU is a 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 3 December 1999.

Is V851 EOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V851 EOU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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