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R5 MLE

1998 Mitsubishi Lancer

Yellow Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,585 mi
Last recorded80,585 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer84,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 MLE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 80,585 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 79,469 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 78,126 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 76,982 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 73,698 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 67,988 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 67,769 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 67,727 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 67,727 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 65,840 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 63,700 miles

O/S rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear fog lamp bulb holder deteriorated

Pass 5 Dec 2014 62,051 miles

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2013 60,263 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 59,489 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2012 59,462 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 58,762 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)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 57,069 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 55,589 miles

Rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 28 Nov 2008 51,864 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 49,552 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 49,538 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 46,752 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 43,745 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 43,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside 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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R5 MLE is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer in Yellow with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R5 MLE, 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 R5 MLE registered?

R5 MLE is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R5 MLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R5 MLE shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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