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R205 CCY

1998 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

128,508 mi
Last recorded128,508 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer84,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR205 CCY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 128,508 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 127,770 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 126,105 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount has slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear control arms bush has slight play (both sides)

Pass 20 Oct 2018 123,305 miles

Rear control arms has slight play

Pass 3 Feb 2017 120,947 miles

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

Front discs rusty

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

Rear discs rusty

Pass 31 Oct 2015 120,940 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2015 120,940 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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R205 CCY is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R205 CCY, 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 R205 CCY registered?

R205 CCY is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R205 CCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R205 CCY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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