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E5 BUH

1998 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

64,392 mi
Last recorded64,392 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer84,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 BUH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 64,392 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 62,971 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 61,629 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 60,348 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 58,203 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 56,823 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 54,752 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 54,663 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 53,822 miles

Fuel & brake pipes coated with waxoil

Pass 9 Jul 2015 52,642 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 50,545 miles

sills have very slight dammage

slight blow on exhaust (cat)

Fail 28 Jun 2014 50,516 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

sills have very slight dammage

slight blow on exhaust (cat)

Pass 3 May 2013 47,730 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 47,700 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 45,710 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 42,282 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 38,028 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 31,879 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 30,309 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 26,997 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 30 Mar 2006 108,327 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Mar 2006 26,011 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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E5 BUH is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 E5 BUH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E5 BUH?

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What year was E5 BUH registered?

E5 BUH is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is E5 BUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for E5 BUH shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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