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C16 YDO

1998 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

78,177 mi
Last recorded78,177 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer84,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC16 YDO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 78,177 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 78,107 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 78,050 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 77,850 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 77,848 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outrigger and floor (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2021 77,645 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 77,645 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 75,985 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Underside of vehicle under sealed

Fail 24 Jan 2020 75,980 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Underside of vehicle under sealed

Pass 9 Nov 2018 75,872 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 74,350 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 25 Mar 2017 74,342 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 70,768 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2013 65,325 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

all four brake discs rusty/slightly pitted

Pass 18 Oct 2013 65,325 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

all four brake discs rusty/slightly pitted

Fail 8 Sep 2012 65,262 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 64,089 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 64,053 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 20 May 2008 63,936 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 63,283 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 52,602 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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C16 YDO is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 C16 YDO, 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 C16 YDO registered?

C16 YDO is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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