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K40 HKS

1998 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

91,113 mi
Last recorded91,113 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer84,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK40 HKS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 91,113 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 88,680 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 85,185 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 79,052 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 79,033 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 78,702 miles

advise covers fitted to coil over springs

Fail 27 Sep 2018 78,699 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 77,866 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 76,711 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2015 76,110 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2014 75,648 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2013 74,930 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2012 73,311 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 69,242 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 69,229 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 69,090 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 69,090 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2007 62,407 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 56,463 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 56,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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K40 HKS is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 K40 HKS, 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 K40 HKS registered?

K40 HKS is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is K40 HKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for K40 HKS shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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