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R496 KNS

1998 Mitsubishi Lancer

Yellow Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,422 mi
Last recorded101,422 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer84,290 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR496 KNS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 101,422 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 99,461 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2024 99,455 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 96,555 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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R496 KNS is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer in Yellow with a 2,500cc 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 R496 KNS, 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 R496 KNS registered?

R496 KNS is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R496 KNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R496 KNS 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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