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R101 CVS

1998 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

134,225 mi
Last recorded134,225 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2023
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer84,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR101 CVS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2023 134,225 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 132,401 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 131,306 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 130,300 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 129,487 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 127,199 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 26 May 2015 124,868 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 124,864 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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)

Pass 9 May 2014 120,386 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 116,195 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 115,829 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 115,541 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 114,679 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2009 114,074 miles

Centre 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 May 2008 109,774 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 109,659 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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.6b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 May 2007 101,627 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Some free play in steering rack mechanism

Battery insecure

Fail 17 Apr 2007 101,598 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)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Battery insecure

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in steering rack mechinism

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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R101 CVS is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R101 CVS, 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 R101 CVS registered?

R101 CVS is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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