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E24 VVO

1998 Mitsubishi Lancer

Yellow Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

40,330 mi
Last recorded40,330 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer84,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE24 VVO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 40,330 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 61,386 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 61,338 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears & nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Dec 2018 61,338 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake insecure brake pad locating pin loose (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears & nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Nov 2018 61,337 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 61,310 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2017 61,310 miles

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

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)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 59,769 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 59,697 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 58,722 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 58,722 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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E24 VVO is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer in Yellow with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 E24 VVO, 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 E24 VVO registered?

E24 VVO is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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