MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,837 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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front tyres 3mm
n/s/f wheel arch loose
slight inner rack play o/s/f
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
front tyres 3mm
n/s/f wheel arch loose
oil leak
slight inner rack play o/s/f
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Inner Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Lancer?
Based on 382,912 MOT tests across 33,260 vehicles.
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R499 MDE is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 R499 MDE, 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 R499 MDE registered?
R499 MDE is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 28 February 1998.
Is R499 MDE safe to buy?
The MOT history for R499 MDE shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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