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J11 JLP

1999 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,549 mi
Last recorded88,549 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer71,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ11 JLP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 88,549 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear part of main brake pipes running front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear part of main brake pipes running front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 88,135 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipe front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipe front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Apr 2025 88,132 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))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipe front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipe front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 87,828 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipe corroded running front to rear of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to hose corroded behind road wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipe corroded running front to rear of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 86,968 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower support panel has corrosion but not excessive.

Front Upper Both sides strut mounts have corrosion but not excessive.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 86,698 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear discs pitted on inner surface (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 86,698 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear discs pitted on inner surface (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 86,139 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fuel pipes have corrosion

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc's pitted (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 86,139 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fuel pipes have corrosion

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc's pitted (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 84,597 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 84,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 82,743 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 82,743 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 81,792 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2012 81,792 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight 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 28 May 2010 81,769 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 81,769 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 69,241 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 69,241 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 61,999 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 47,192 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 47,192 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 46,717 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 44,448 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in steering rack

Fail 21 Dec 2005 44,365 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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J11 JLP is a 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J11 JLP, 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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J11 JLP is a 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 21 December 1999.

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