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M80 MSK

1998 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,868 mi
Last recorded96,868 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer84,290 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM80 MSK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 96,868 miles

underbody corroded

underbody welded and undersealed

Pass 6 Dec 2023 95,796 miles

underbody corroded

underbody welded and undersealed

Pass 8 Dec 2022 94,896 miles

underbody corroded

underbody undersealed

Pass 29 Dec 2021 92,952 miles

underbody undersealed

Pass 6 Apr 2020 92,802 miles

Rear chassis rails corroded

Slight corrosion to underside of body

Pass 24 Apr 2019 92,048 miles

rear fuel pipes corroded

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

welding reapairs to both rear chassis rails

Pass 21 Apr 2018 85,833 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre perished on outer side wall

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

general corrosion under car

Pass 21 Apr 2017 80,820 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 77,707 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Underseal

Fail 22 Apr 2016 77,704 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Underseal

Pass 14 Aug 2015 77,707 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2015 77,701 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 76,934 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2012 76,931 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 74,971 miles

o/s & n/s rear chassis legs corroded but not holed

Pass 17 Jul 2010 67,546 miles

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

both front chassis/jacking points corroding

both front to rear brake pipes corroding

both front to rear floor to sills corroding

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/r upper chassis corroded

play in steering rack

Fail 8 Jun 2010 67,115 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

both front chassis/ jacking points corroded

both front to rear floor to sills corroding

front cross member corroding

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 30 May 2009 62,470 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 60,697 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 55,238 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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M80 MSK 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 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 M80 MSK, 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 M80 MSK registered?

M80 MSK is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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