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1999 Mitsubishi Lancer 2.0L Petrol · T117 BFW

T117 BFW

1999 Mitsubishi Lancer (2.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1999. Recorded mileage 85,910 miles. MOT expired on 08 Apr 2026.

Make & Model
MITSUBISHI LANCER
Year / Origin
1999
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 08 Apr 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
85,910 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 08 Apr 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1999
Engine
1998cc

T117 BFW Key Findings

  • 15 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 10/04/2025
  • 85,910 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 4 historical MOT failures
  • 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (67%)
! Older vehicle
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Known faults for Mitsubishi Mitsubishi Lancer

Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.

T117 BFW Mileage History

  1. 04/01/200754,024 mi
  2. 21/01/200861,345 mi+7,321 mi
  3. 22/01/200968,867 mi+7,522 mi
  4. 20/01/201073,658 mi+4,791 mi
  5. 31/01/201179,202 mi+5,544 mi
  6. 17/04/201282,054 mi+2,852 mi
  7. 18/04/201383,366 mi+1,312 mi
  8. 18/04/201383,366 mi
  9. 27/03/201984,517 mi+1,151 mi
  10. 18/05/201984,563 mi+46 mi
  11. 30/04/202184,817 mi+254 mi
  12. 30/04/202184,817 mi
  13. 14/06/202285,815 mi+998 mi
  14. 08/04/202585,887 mi+72 mi
  15. 10/04/202585,910 mi+23 mi

Average of roughly 1,746 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.

T117 BFW MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 10 Oct 2026, 03:14
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

15 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer (T117 BFW) between January 2007 and April 2025.

The record contains 11 passes and 4 failures.

The most recent test on 10 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”; “Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.

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