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R590 KNS

1998 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,472 mi
Last recorded76,472 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer84,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR590 KNS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 76,472 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2025 76,472 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement attachment bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement attachment bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement attachment bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

drivers seatbelt buckle incorrectly fitted

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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R590 KNS is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 2,000cc 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 R590 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R590 KNS registered?

R590 KNS is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R590 KNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R590 KNS 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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