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R588 KNJ

1998 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,238 mi
Last recorded70,238 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2008
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer84,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR588 KNJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2008 70,238 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 70,238 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 62,708 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 62,708 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

fuel filler neck corroding

small cut in outer side wall of n/s/f tyre.

Pass 10 Feb 2006 60,431 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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R588 KNJ is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,998cc 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 R588 KNJ, 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 R588 KNJ registered?

R588 KNJ is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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