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R223 ABT

1998 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

90,791 mi
Last recorded90,791 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer84,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR223 ABT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 90,791 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 90,653 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 89,823 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 89,031 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 88,012 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 87,643 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 87,461 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 86,060 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 84,971 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 83,765 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 81,386 miles

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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R223 ABT is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R223 ABT, 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 R223 ABT registered?

R223 ABT is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R223 ABT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R223 ABT shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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