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J300 EVO

1998 Mitsubishi Lancer

Green Petrol 1836cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,685 mi
Last recorded127,685 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer84,290 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ300 EVO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,836cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2009 127,685 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2008 126,800 miles

evidence of accident damage to front lower cross member

Pass 3 Apr 2007 124,231 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 124,186 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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J300 EVO is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer in Green with a 1,836cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J300 EVO, 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 J300 EVO registered?

J300 EVO is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 22 April 1998.

Is J300 EVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J300 EVO shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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