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R359 ENP

1998 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,319 mi
Last recorded84,319 miles
Recorded on23 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer84,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR359 ENP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2011 84,319 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside headlamp, temporary repaired, needs rectifying.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 May 2011 84,229 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 May 2010 78,213 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 163,656 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 152,501 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 141,480 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2007 141,480 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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R359 ENP is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R359 ENP, 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 R359 ENP registered?

R359 ENP is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R359 ENP safe to buy?

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