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A11 GVO

1998 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,118 mi
Last recorded170,118 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer84,290 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 GVO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2017 170,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sills and floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear slightly binding

Offside Front slightly binding

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sills and floor (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear seat missing

Pass 19 Mar 2016 167,958 miles

corrosion to under body

Pass 13 Dec 2014 167,936 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 167,916 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 167,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

lots of surface rust

no rear seats fitted

race harness fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2006 167,002 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 167,002 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

no rear seats or belts fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2005 165,627 miles

seat race car, full harness belts fitted

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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A11 GVO is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 84,290 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 A11 GVO, 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 28 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A11 GVO registered?

A11 GVO is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 14 April 1998.

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