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R129 ATR

1998 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

112,892 mi
Last recorded112,892 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer84,290 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR129 ATR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 11 Jul 2026 112,892 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 110,359 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 109,684 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 107,565 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and offside front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and offside front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 106,971 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 105,537 miles

Offside Rear Inner Sill slightly corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2019 81,665 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 80,815 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 74,266 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

o/s/f tyre w0rn slighty on inner edge

Pass 18 Jun 2010 94,235 miles

rear brake discs slightly scored

Pass 13 Jun 2009 87,451 miles

exhaust loud

main front to rear propshaft missing at time of test deactivating four wheel drive

Pass 4 Jun 2008 83,479 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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R129 ATR is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R129 ATR, 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 R129 ATR registered?

R129 ATR is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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