No, T261 BFW is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for T261 BFW?

The MOT for T261 BFW is valid and due for renewal on or before 26 March 2025.

What is the recorded mileage of T261 BFW?

The recorded mileage for T261 BFW is 106,116 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is T261 BFW ULEZ compliant?

No, T261 BFW does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1999 Mitsubishi Lancer 2.0L Petrol · T261 BFW

T261 BFW

1999 Mitsubishi Lancer (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1999. Recorded mileage 106,116 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: MITSUBISHI LANCER
Year / Origin: 1999
MOT Status: Valid until 26/03/2025
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 106,116 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 2.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 26/03/2025

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 106,116 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1999
Engine: 1998cc

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T261 BFW Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 25/03/2024
106,116 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 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 (60%)

! Older vehicle

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Reliability & Known Issues

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.

1999 Common Problems

T261 BFW Mileage History

14/01/2022105,866 mi
21/02/2022105,867 mi+1 mi
27/03/2023106,049 mi+182 mi
27/03/2023106,049 mi
25/03/2024106,116 mi+67 mi

Average of roughly 114 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

T261 BFW MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Sept 2026, 22:51

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer (T261 BFW) between January 2022 and March 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 25 March 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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

In total 12 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: “Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Emissions not tested bottom crank pulley fell of during test (8.2.1.2 (d))”.

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