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L490 DAT

1998 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,952 mi
Last recorded34,952 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer84,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL490 DAT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2013 34,952 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 34,327 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust system close to rear prop shaft

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 33,052 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 32,671 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 322,847 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 32,284 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 30,846 miles

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

both rear tyre side walls cracking

Fail 30 Nov 2007 30,844 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyre side walls cracking

Pass 12 Dec 2006 30,464 miles

front and rear brake pipes slightly coroaded

o/s and n/s rear tyres slightly perished cracked

Pass 29 Nov 2005 30,347 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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L490 DAT is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L490 DAT, 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 L490 DAT registered?

L490 DAT is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 20 April 1998.

Is L490 DAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for L490 DAT shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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