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R348 YYC

1998 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

61,874 mi
Last recorded61,874 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer84,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR348 YYC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 61,874 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 61,234 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 60,394 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 59,229 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 59,215 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 59,088 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 57,209 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 55,020 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 50,305 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 82,059 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting 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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R348 YYC is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R348 YYC, 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

How do I check the history of R348 YYC?

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What year was R348 YYC registered?

R348 YYC is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R348 YYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R348 YYC shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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