MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,220 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
centre exhaust flange getting rusty
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
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
both front bottom arms front bushes slight movement
front to rear brake pipes getting rusty
o/s/f side tube slight play
rear anti roll bar d bushes slight play
front to rear brake pipes starting to fur up
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.
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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.
Is R147 YYC safe to buy?
The MOT history for R147 YYC shows 8 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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