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G8 OSR

1998 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

104,606 mi
Last recorded104,606 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer84,290 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 OSR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 104,606 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 104,029 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 103,727 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 102,548 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 101,352 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2019 99,137 miles

CAR HAS BEEN MODIFIED FOR TRACK USE NO AIR BAGS ETC

Fail 21 Oct 2019 99,132 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides twisted and deformed (2.1.3 (g) (i))

car has been modified for track use no air bags etc

incorrect type lock nut fitted to lower ball joint

Pass 3 Sep 2018 94,883 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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G8 OSR 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 87.5%.

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 G8 OSR, 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 G8 OSR registered?

G8 OSR is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is G8 OSR safe to buy?

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