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ODZ 696

1998 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

92,245 mi
Last recorded92,245 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer84,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationODZ 696
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2016 92,245 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 91,731 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 91,731 miles

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)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread broken at corner (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 90,602 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 90,602 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 89,033 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 89,008 miles

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

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

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

slight leak at exhaust

Pass 30 Nov 2012 87,297 miles

both front shocks has very slight misting of oil

front discs heavlly lipped

rear discs lipped

rear seat belts not checked

sign n/s/f wheel catching inner splash gaurd

Fail 30 Nov 2012 87,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front shocks has very slight misting of oil

front discs heavlly lipped

rear discs lipped

rear seat belts not checked

sign n/s/f wheel catching inner splash gaurd

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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ODZ 696 is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 ODZ 696, 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

How do I check the history of ODZ 696?

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What year was ODZ 696 registered?

ODZ 696 is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 July 1998.

Is ODZ 696 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ODZ 696 shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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