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J16 THD

1999 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

97,127 mi
Last recorded97,127 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2013
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer71,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ16 THD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2013 97,127 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 95,625 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 94,013 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 90,304 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 90,304 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 79,659 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 76,497 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Apr 2008 87,986 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 82,898 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 79,551 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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J16 THD is a 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 J16 THD, 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

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What year was J16 THD registered?

J16 THD is a 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 5 August 1999.

Is J16 THD safe to buy?

The MOT history for J16 THD shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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