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R260 KDS

1998 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

45,820 mi
Last recorded45,820 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer84,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR260 KDS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 45,820 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 45,763 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 45,399 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 44,656 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 43,477 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 43,452 miles

Emissions not tested aborted as engine started making noises (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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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R260 KDS is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R260 KDS, 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 R260 KDS registered?

R260 KDS is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 April 1998.

Is R260 KDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R260 KDS shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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