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L19 YLW

1999 Mitsubishi Lancer

Yellow Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

100,763 mi
Last recorded100,763 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer71,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL19 YLW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 100,763 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 99,992 miles

tinted rear lights

Pass 3 Mar 2023 98,146 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 94,989 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 91,993 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 91,981 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))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 86,305 miles

Front Both front tyres have inner edge wear

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Very slight play ()

Pass 1 Jun 2018 81,676 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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L19 YLW is a 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer in Yellow with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 L19 YLW, 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 L19 YLW registered?

L19 YLW is a 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is L19 YLW safe to buy?

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