MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,045 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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n/s steering gaiter worn
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
o/s/f inner drive shaft boot cut
rear prop shaft mount starting to get in poor condition
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nail in rear tyre
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
o/s/f inner drive shaft cut
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Lancer?
Based on 382,912 MOT tests across 33,260 vehicles.
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R204 MSG is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 R204 MSG, 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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How do I check the history of R204 MSG?
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What year was R204 MSG registered?
R204 MSG is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 10 March 1998.
Is R204 MSG safe to buy?
The MOT history for R204 MSG shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R204 MSG have outstanding finance?
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