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R105 PDL

1998 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,697 mi
Last recorded86,697 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer84,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR105 PDL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021 86,697 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2019 86,274 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 85,390 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 85,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 85,100 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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R105 PDL is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 R105 PDL, 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 R105 PDL registered?

R105 PDL is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 10 July 1998.

Is R105 PDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R105 PDL shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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