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P323 WGS

1998 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

108,840 mi
Last recorded108,840 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer84,290 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP323 WGS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 108,840 miles

minor leak of exhaust gases

Pass 5 Mar 2025 108,018 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Mar 2025 108,018 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 106,600 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

underside rusty

Pass 16 Mar 2023 104,161 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Mar 2023 104,161 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 101,635 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

underneath of vehicle rusty

Fail 17 Mar 2022 101,635 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

underneath of vehicle rusty

Pass 17 Mar 2021 99,671 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 99,671 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 98,376 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 98,378 miles

Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 95,417 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 92,584 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 92,584 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 89,775 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 87,768 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 85,998 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 84,577 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 84,236 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 84,236 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 83,623 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 83,150 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 82,607 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 82,600 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 81,485 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 81,478 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 79,883 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 76,237 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2005 71,205 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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P323 WGS is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P323 WGS, 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 P323 WGS registered?

P323 WGS is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 26 February 1998.

Is P323 WGS safe to buy?

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