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E5 FVO

1998 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,242 mi
Last recorded97,242 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer84,290 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mitsubishi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 FVO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 97,242 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 96,887 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 96,887 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 96,305 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2023 96,305 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 93,796 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 FVO is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 E5 FVO, 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 E5 FVO registered?

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

Is E5 FVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for E5 FVO shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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