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V908 MAU

1999 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

104,770 mi
Last recorded104,770 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer71,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV908 MAU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 104,770 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 104,190 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 103,270 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Surface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2023 103,270 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Surface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 102,334 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 102,217 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 101,310 miles
Fail 4 May 2019 101,309 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 100,329 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 100,317 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 98,663 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 98,282 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 95,755 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 93,215 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 88,182 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 88,182 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 82,884 miles

Corrosion to offside rear end of chassis rail.

Fail 8 Feb 2011 82,882 miles

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

Corrosion to offside rear end of chassis rail.

Pass 30 Apr 2010 80,798 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 75,650 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 75,646 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 66,870 miles

**** **** NEARSIDE REAR TYRE IS ON THE LEGAL TREAD DEPTH LIMITS **** ****

Brake fluid level is low.

MAIN FUEL FILLER PIPE IS BADLY CORODED AND IS POSSIBLY LEAKING

Fail 9 Nov 2007 66,667 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

**** **** NEARSIDE REAR TYRE IS ON THE LEGAL TREAD DEPTH LIMITS **** ****

Brake fluid level is low.

MAIN FUEL FILLER PIPE IS BADLY CORODED AND IS POSSIBLY LEAKING

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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V908 MAU is a 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V908 MAU, 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 V908 MAU registered?

V908 MAU is a 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V908 MAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V908 MAU shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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