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R204 MSG

1998 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,045 mi
Last recorded156,045 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer84,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR204 MSG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 156,045 miles

n/s steering gaiter worn

Pass 25 May 2024 155,898 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 155,234 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 154,156 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 154,042 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 154,042 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 153,859 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 153,815 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 153,459 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 153,103 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 152,271 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 151,061 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 151,061 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 147,117 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 144,000 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 139,184 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2011 139,045 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 134,238 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 125,353 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 125,353 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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.

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