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A15 CSP

1998 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

150,654 mi
Last recorded150,654 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer84,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 CSP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 150,654 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 149,946 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 143,172 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 130,321 miles

Brake pipes covered in protective coating

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2013 128,054 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 124,472 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2011 120,390 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 120,390 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 113,839 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 113,233 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 105,800 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 15 Feb 2008 105,800 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 102,728 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 102,728 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Oct 2005 92,927 miles

some wear to front disks, corroshion to rear sub frame suspention area, both front tyres on limit, slight play osf hub,pedal rubbers worn

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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A15 CSP is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 A15 CSP, 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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A15 CSP is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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