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R130 CVS

1998 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,575 mi
Last recorded114,575 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer84,290 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR130 CVS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2009 114,575 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 110,054 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 25 Sep 2008 110,054 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 101,499 miles

Signs of wear in offside steering rack.

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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R130 CVS is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R130 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R130 CVS registered?

R130 CVS is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 23 March 1998.

Is R130 CVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R130 CVS shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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