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R458 GJL

1998 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

71,507 mi
Last recorded71,507 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer84,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR458 GJL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 71,507 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 71,206 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 70,217 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 69,843 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 69,841 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 69,125 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 67,952 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 66,618 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 66,213 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 66,060 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 63,417 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 60,186 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 56,682 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 52,133 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 47,920 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 41,981 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 40,377 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 38,817 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 36,836 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 36,834 miles

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

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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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R458 GJL is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R458 GJL, 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 R458 GJL registered?

R458 GJL is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R458 GJL safe to buy?

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