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R547 AKR

1998 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

136,520 mi
Last recorded136,520 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer84,290 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR547 AKR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 136,520 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 136,483 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 135,579 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 134,809 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 129,932 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 13 Dec 2014 128,303 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 126,038 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 120,312 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2012 116,298 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 111,193 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 111,175 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 98,380 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

play in steering rack

Pass 17 Jan 2009 89,866 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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R547 AKR is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R547 AKR, 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 R547 AKR registered?

R547 AKR is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R547 AKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R547 AKR shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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