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R513 GCL

1998 Mitsubishi Lancer

Yellow Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2012
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

58,904 mi
Last recorded58,904 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer84,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR513 GCL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2011 58,904 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

signs of front wheels fouling body on lock, suspect larger wheels fitted previously

Fail 8 Jan 2011 58,889 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

near side rear wheel hub has slight play

nearside front and offside front wheels have been rubbing on inner wheel arches at some point.

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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R513 GCL is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer in Yellow with a 1,997cc 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 R513 GCL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R513 GCL registered?

R513 GCL is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R513 GCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R513 GCL 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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