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R160 ABT

1998 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,209 mi
Last recorded161,209 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer84,290 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR160 ABT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 161,209 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 145,173 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 145,162 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jet missing (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jet missing (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b) DANGEROUS

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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R160 ABT is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 R160 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.

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What year was R160 ABT registered?

R160 ABT is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 March 1998.

Is R160 ABT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R160 ABT shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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