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K2 FCU

1998 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

85,628 mi
Last recorded85,628 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer84,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK2 FCU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 85,628 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 3 Dec 2009 83,219 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 83,219 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Fail 1 Oct 2008 79,807 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 79,807 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 74,204 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 74,204 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 68,503 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 68,503 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 61,640 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Sep 2005 61,640 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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K2 FCU is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 K2 FCU, 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 K2 FCU registered?

K2 FCU is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 12 November 1998.

Is K2 FCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for K2 FCU shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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