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R266 UKV

1998 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,585 mi
Last recorded101,585 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer84,290 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR266 UKV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2014 101,585 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 93,860 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 29 Aug 2013 93,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 92,927 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 91,764 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 91,764 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 87,091 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

SLIGHT WEAR IN OFFSIDE OF STEERING RACK

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 80,015 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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R266 UKV is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R266 UKV, 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 R266 UKV registered?

R266 UKV is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R266 UKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R266 UKV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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