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R355 YRV

1998 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

41,739 mi
Last recorded41,739 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer84,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR355 YRV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 41,739 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 40,812 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 40,329 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 39,970 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 39,306 miles

Slight exhaust gas leak at centre pipe to backbox join.

Fail 6 May 2021 39,305 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Mudflap touching tyre on hard lock. (5.2.3 (f))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Slight exhaust gas leak at centre pipe to backbox join.

Pass 25 May 2020 38,432 miles

Exhaust has minor leak.

Pass 4 Apr 2019 37,271 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 37,271 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 36,736 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 36,356 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 34,875 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 34,875 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 32,774 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fuel cap seal worn & slightly perished

Pass 21 Mar 2014 30,398 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 27,793 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 19,056 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 16,758 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 13,557 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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R355 YRV is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 R355 YRV, 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 R355 YRV registered?

R355 YRV is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 June 1998.

Is R355 YRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R355 YRV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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