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R479 OUS

1998 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,044 mi
Last recorded72,044 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer84,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR479 OUS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 72,044 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 70,952 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Shock absorber gland bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Shock absorber gland bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 69,477 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 67,895 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 65,759 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 65,758 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 61,788 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 61,784 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 58,197 miles

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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R479 OUS is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R479 OUS, 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 R479 OUS registered?

R479 OUS is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R479 OUS safe to buy?

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