Mitsubishi Ralliart (1999)
1999 Mitsubishi Ralliart
CarHunch analysed 375 real MOT records for the 1999 Mitsubishi Ralliart.
Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Moderate sample. 375 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.
The 1999 Mitsubishi RalliArt passes its MOT slightly more often than the UK average—82.2% versus 80%—and dangerous defects are uncommon at just 9.3%, so structural safety isn't a major concern for buyers. However, the median CarHunch score of 50 suggests these cars are solidly mid-range on reliability, and that 82.2% pass rate still means nearly one in five fail first time.
At 70,000 miles median, these 25-year-old cars show relatively low mileage for their age, hinting at careful ownership or light use. The average of 2.2 failures and 10.6 advisories per vehicle indicates routine wear rather than catastrophic issues, but before buying one, run a full pre-purchase inspection focusing on suspension and electrical systems—those advisories add up quickly on cars this old.
The 1999 Mitsubishi Ralliart passes its MOT first time at roughly the UK average rate (82.2%) — solid but worth checking this vehicle's history carefully.
These stats describe 375 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.
What tends to go wrong
Across 375 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1999.
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Before you buy a 1999 Mitsubishi Ralliart
Based on MOT data from 375 vehicles — here's what to check.
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recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price.
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Colour Breakdown
Based on 821 Mitsubishi Ralliart vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.
Mileage Distribution
Most 1999 Mitsubishi Ralliart vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1999 Mitsubishi Ralliart vehicles fall between 53,435 and 93,106 miles.
1999 Mitsubishi Ralliart — Still on the Road
Numbers are thinning — 47% of 1999 Mitsubishi Ralliarts are still active.
Numbers are declining — 89 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (47% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.
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