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R372 ABT

1998 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2025
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,383 mi
Last recorded71,383 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2024
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer84,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR372 ABT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2024 71,383 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 67,382 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 65,372 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 65,372 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 63,893 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 63,850 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 63,840 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure brake hose (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner tie bar (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching not secure (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing light,switch and tell tale (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Passenger's seat insecure all rear (6.2.A.1)

Statutory seat belt missing all rear seat buckles missing (5.1.1)

centre brake light inopp

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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R372 ABT is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 2,000cc 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 R372 ABT, 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 R372 ABT registered?

R372 ABT is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 September 1998.

Is R372 ABT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R372 ABT shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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