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K659 BUD

1999 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,570 mi
Last recorded88,570 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2015
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer71,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK659 BUD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2015 88,570 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

both front brake pipes to hose near corrosion limit

emissions tested on default

exhaust centre section deteriorated and blowing

nearside front shock absorber weeping

pitting on rear brake discs

slight corrosion on both outer floors

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes to hoses

wear in both rear diff mounting bushes

Fail 27 Mar 2015 88,570 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front brake pipes to hose near corrosion limit

emissions tested on default

exhaust centre section deteriorated and blowing

nearside front shock absorber weeping

pitting on rear brake discs

slight corrosion on both outer floors

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes to hoses

wear in both rear diff mounting bushes

Pass 7 Mar 2014 87,875 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

both front brake pipes to hose near corrosion limit

centre section of exhaust badly deteriorated and blowing

emissions tested on default (exact match not found)

pitting on all brake discs

sideskirts fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes to hoses

Fail 5 Mar 2014 87,874 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

both front brake pipes to hose near corrosion limit

centre section of exhaust badly deteriorated and blowing

emissions tested on default (exact match not found)

pitting on all brake discs

sideskirts fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes to hoses

Pass 2 Feb 2013 87,863 miles

default emissions test carried out

exhaust centre section deteriorated and blowing

foot and hand brake readings low

offside front brake pipe near corrosion limit

pitting on rear brake discs

side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

slight corrosion on nearside front brake piep to flex

Fail 29 Jan 2013 87,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

default emissions test carried out

exhaust centre section deteriorated and blowing

foot and hand brake readings low

offside front brake pipe near corrosion limit

pitting on rear brake discs

side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

slight corrosion on nearside front brake piep to flex

Pass 7 Sep 2010 87,257 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 85,445 miles

centre section of exhaust deteriorated and blowing

crack in fog light lens

hand brake travel close to limit

slight cut in nearside front tyre

Pass 7 Jul 2008 85,180 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

slight blow on exhaust system

Fail 7 Jul 2008 85,180 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 85,041 miles

both rear diff mounts split

slight blow on rear exhaust

Pass 13 Jul 2006 84,791 miles

rear subframe bushes starting to perrish

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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K659 BUD is a 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K659 BUD, 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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K659 BUD is a 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 9 September 1999.

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