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B787 MAD

1998 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2022
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

10,853 mi
Last recorded10,853 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer84,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB787 MAD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2021 10,853 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing toe arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 15,677 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 134,839 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 132,929 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 85,000 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 85,000 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 122,706 miles

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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B787 MAD is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 B787 MAD, 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 B787 MAD registered?

B787 MAD is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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The MOT history for B787 MAD shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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