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R158 ABT

1998 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,299 mi
Last recorded111,299 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer84,290 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR158 ABT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 111,299 miles

Lower Exhaust mounting defective cat fitted to custom exhaust pictures available (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Oct 2024 111,201 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 110,665 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 107,594 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 102,171 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 102,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 91,750 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2016 85,012 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 85,012 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (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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R158 ABT is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R158 ABT, 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 R158 ABT registered?

R158 ABT is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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