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R402 UDD

1998 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

83,022 mi
Last recorded83,022 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer84,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR402 UDD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 83,022 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 82,853 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 82,239 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 81,701 miles

underside surface corrosion

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 80,271 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 78,040 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 76,593 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 76,276 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 74,220 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 71,642 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 69,165 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 66,714 miles

front discs corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2011 65,757 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 65,045 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 43,426 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 61,789 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 60,320 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 55,909 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 55,907 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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R402 UDD is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 R402 UDD, 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 R402 UDD registered?

R402 UDD is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for R402 UDD shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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