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R388 ENP

1998 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2012
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

111,179 mi
Last recorded111,179 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer84,290 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR388 ENP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2011 111,179 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 111,176 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 105,400 miles

Nearside Front steering arm has slight movement at its fixing

Offside Front steering arm has slight movement at its fixing

Fail 12 Apr 2010 105,392 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front steering arm has slight movement at its fixing

Offside Front steering arm has slight movement at its fixing

Fail 3 Mar 2010 104,587 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

large bore exhaust fitted with cat

Pass 7 Jan 2009 96,719 miles

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

BOTH front brake discs worn

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

Fail 7 Jan 2009 96,719 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

BOTH front brake discs worn

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 85,205 miles

nsf tyre worn inner edge

Fail 5 Sep 2007 85,179 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

nsf tyre worn inner edge

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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R388 ENP is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 R388 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R388 ENP registered?

R388 ENP is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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The MOT history for R388 ENP shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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