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R166 BCH

1998 Mitsubishi Lancer

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

142,746 mi
Last recorded142,746 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer84,290 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR166 BCH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 12 Sep 2025 142,746 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 142,018 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 141,502 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 141,296 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 140,900 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 140,167 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 137,327 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 135,951 miles

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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R166 BCH is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R166 BCH, 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 R166 BCH registered?

R166 BCH is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 March 1998.

Is R166 BCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R166 BCH shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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