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R107 BKY

1998 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

149,146 mi
Last recorded149,146 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer84,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR107 BKY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 149,146 miles

Front coil spring corroded to rear all four (2.4.C.1b)

brake pipes slightly pitted and corroded

under tray fited

Fail 5 Jun 2017 149,143 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides sill (5.2.6)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking pipe (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides sill to inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

brake pipes slightly pitted and corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2016 144,056 miles

ENTIRE UNDER VEHICLE STRUCTURE UNDER SEALANT

N/S & O/S FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES UNDER SEALANT HARD TO INSPECT

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

SILLS COVERS FITTED

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S& O/S (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 Nov 2015 144,012 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides inner and outter sills (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides inner and outter sill (2.4.A.3)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened to rear all four (3.5.1i)

brake pipes protected in grease

exhuast system corroded

sills covers fited

Pass 8 Nov 2014 140,622 miles

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 137,201 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front to rear brake hoes furrels corroded

oil sump corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2013 137,200 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

No lights fitted at time of test

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front to rear brake hoes furrels corroded

oil sump corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2012 135,700 miles

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

offside floor to sill corroding nearside floor to sill corroding

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 12 Aug 2011 130,305 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 130,222 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

bolt missing from cross bar at front underneath

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2010 126,441 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 124,736 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 124,736 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 121,530 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

damage to tank

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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R107 BKY is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 R107 BKY, 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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R107 BKY is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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