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R185 XBT

1998 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

125,585 mi
Last recorded125,585 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer84,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR185 XBT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2012 125,585 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 14 Feb 2012 125,585 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 122,472 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 115,406 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 110,765 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007

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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R185 XBT is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R185 XBT, 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 R185 XBT registered?

R185 XBT is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is R185 XBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R185 XBT shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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