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R206 XBT

1998 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,230 mi
Last recorded92,230 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer84,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR206 XBT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2009 92,230 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 92,218 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 85,156 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

both rear d bush have slight play

front pads wearing thin

oil leak

slight judder at front brakes

slight play in nearside rear d b bush

Fail 27 Nov 2007 85,156 miles

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)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

front pads wearing thin

oil leak

slight judder at front brakes

slight play in nearside rear d b bush

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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R206 XBT is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R206 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 R206 XBT registered?

R206 XBT is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is R206 XBT safe to buy?

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