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M888 WLK

1998 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2014
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,582 mi
Last recorded62,582 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer84,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM888 WLK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2013 62,582 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all brake pipes heavily covered in underseal

general underbody corrosion

Pass 21 Nov 2007 62,469 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 62,469 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

AYC light staying on.

Oil leak

speedo works intermitently.

Pass 10 Nov 2006 62,084 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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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M888 WLK is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M888 WLK, 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 M888 WLK registered?

M888 WLK is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 24 April 1998.

Is M888 WLK safe to buy?

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