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D8 NBS

1999 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

130,412 mi
Last recorded130,412 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer71,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD8 NBS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 130,412 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 128,891 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 127,212 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 126,524 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 124,912 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 124,707 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 124,707 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 122,558 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2016 122,558 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 122,397 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 118,984 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 115,276 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 19 Oct 2012 115,276 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 110,268 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Hand brake lever travel high

Fail 20 Aug 2011 110,261 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Hand brake lever travel high

Pass 31 Jul 2010 104,013 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 104,013 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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 5 Aug 2009 95,648 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 88,755 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 88,749 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 77,910 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 65,734 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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D8 NBS is a 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 D8 NBS, 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 D8 NBS registered?

D8 NBS is a 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 21 May 1999.

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