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R147 YYC

1998 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,220 mi
Last recorded136,220 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer84,290 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR147 YYC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2011 136,220 miles

centre exhaust flange getting rusty

Pass 19 Jan 2010 125,301 miles

both front bottom arms front bushes slight play

n/s/f side tube slight play

rear brake pads getting low will be needed in about 3-4000 miles

rear brake pipes getting rusty

Fail 19 Jan 2010 125,301 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

both front bottom arms front bushes slight play

n/s/f side tube slight play

rear brake pads getting low will be needed in about 3-4000 miles

rear brake pipes getting rusty

Pass 12 Jan 2009 115,708 miles

both front bottom arms front bushes slight movement

front to rear brake pipes getting rusty

Pass 18 Jan 2008 100,345 miles

o/s/f side tube slight play

rear anti roll bar d bushes slight play

Pass 15 Jan 2007 85,403 miles

front to rear brake pipes starting to fur up

Pass 20 Jan 2006 69,826 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 69,826 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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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R147 YYC is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R147 YYC, 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 R147 YYC registered?

R147 YYC is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 March 1998.

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