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R486 GJL

1998 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,316 mi
Last recorded101,316 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer84,290 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR486 GJL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2011 101,316 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 97,038 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear tyres worn on inside

Fail 13 Oct 2010 97,037 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all 4 tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 30 Jun 2009 91,868 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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R486 GJL is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R486 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 R486 GJL registered?

R486 GJL is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 28 February 1998.

Is R486 GJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R486 GJL shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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