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R16 OOD

1998 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

138,010 mi
Last recorded138,010 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer84,290 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR16 OOD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 138,010 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 138,009 miles

Emissions not tested Idle unstable (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Near rear suspension arm mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 136,413 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 135,010 miles

fuel pipe correded

Pass 4 Nov 2015 133,206 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 131,982 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 131,982 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Nov 2014 131,917 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

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)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 130,327 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 128,307 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 128,183 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2011 118,753 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2010 109,419 miles

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

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

o/s rear chassis as slight corrosion to outer skin whitch hasnt corroded through next to suspension mounting

Pass 2 Jun 2009 103,978 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 95,846 miles

both front tyres scrubbing out oninner edges

o/s front brake pipe corroded

o/s front inner disc face corroded poor condition

slight play in o/s inner rack joint

Pass 15 May 2007 88,360 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 88,325 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 May 2006 78,660 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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R16 OOD is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R16 OOD, 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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R16 OOD is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 22 June 1998.

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