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EVO 510J

1998 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

134,588 mi
Last recorded134,588 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer84,290 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEVO 510J
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 13 Jan 2026 134,588 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 133,860 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 132,656 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 131,224 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 130,705 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 130,420 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 129,377 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 127,715 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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EVO 510J is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EVO 510J, 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 EVO 510J registered?

EVO 510J is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 February 1998.

Is EVO 510J safe to buy?

The MOT history for EVO 510J shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EVO 510J have outstanding finance?

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