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R475 LVE

1998 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,832 mi
Last recorded104,832 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer84,290 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR475 LVE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 104,832 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 104,785 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner boot (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg by upper arm (2.4.A.3)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear floor areas by trailing arms (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear upper arm areas (2.4.A.3)

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

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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R475 LVE is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R475 LVE, 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 R475 LVE registered?

R475 LVE is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 20 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R475 LVE shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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