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V884 DRJ

1999 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

62,175 mi
Last recorded62,175 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer71,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV884 DRJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 62,175 miles

both battery terminals loose, not likely to pop off

Fail 6 May 2026 62,159 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

both battery terminals loose, not likely to pop off

Pass 23 Apr 2025 62,036 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Apr 2025 62,036 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak LEAKING AT JOIN BEFORE CAT (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 61,886 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 60,779 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 60,139 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 59,390 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 57,246 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 54,796 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2016 52,490 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded fornt to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 51,637 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 49,874 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 48,828 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 47,990 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 46,564 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 45,196 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 44,151 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

slight corrosion on fuel pipes

Pass 10 Mar 2008 43,026 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 41,420 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 38,594 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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V884 DRJ is a 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 V884 DRJ, 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 V884 DRJ registered?

V884 DRJ is a 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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