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C7 ERM

1998 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,984 mi
Last recorded148,984 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer84,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 ERM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 148,984 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 147,551 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all rear brake pipes are heavily undersealed

both rear tyres are slightly worn on the inner edges

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 147,551 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

all rear brake pipes are heavily undersealed

both rear tyres are slightly worn on the inner edges

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 146,149 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 146,134 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 145,147 miles

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jul 2014 145,147 miles

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2013 140,698 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jun 2013 140,369 miles

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 130,930 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 118,344 miles

nearside rear lower suspention bush has slight movement

Pass 16 Jul 2010 111,072 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 101,855 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 101,855 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 91,950 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
Full Mitsubishi Lancer reliability report

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C7 ERM is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C7 ERM, 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 C7 ERM registered?

C7 ERM is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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