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E5 FUU

1998 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

92,923 mi
Last recorded92,923 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer84,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 FUU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 92,923 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 92,522 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 92,078 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 91,810 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 88,967 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 88,966 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen kick up on wrong side (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen kick up on wrong side (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2017 878,122 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 84,386 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 80,381 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 76,902 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 74,891 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 71,502 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 61,020 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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E5 FUU is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FUU, 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

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What year was E5 FUU registered?

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

Is E5 FUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E5 FUU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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