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L378 WGC

1998 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

112,884 mi
Last recorded112,884 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2007
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer84,290 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL378 WGC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2007 112,884 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2007 112,882 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 106,522 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

battery insecure

scratches on windscreen

Fail 25 Apr 2006 106,480 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Rear Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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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L378 WGC is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L378 WGC, 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 L378 WGC registered?

L378 WGC is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is L378 WGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L378 WGC shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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