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R5 PDB

1998 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

19,828 mi
Last recorded19,828 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer84,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 PDB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 19,828 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 19,667 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2024 19,463 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 19,284 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2022 17,887 miles
Pass 31 May 2021 16,227 miles

all tyres starting to wear on the edges

Pass 1 Jun 2020 16,103 miles

all tyres starting to wear on the edges

Pass 19 Oct 2018 15,830 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 15,419 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 15,229 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 15,228 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 14,666 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 14,474 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 14,161 miles

dunlop legal performance tryres fitted

Fail 25 Jun 2013

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

brake test not carried out

Pass 20 Jul 2012 14,053 miles

dunlop legal peformance tyres fitted.

Pass 1 Jul 2011 14,009 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2011

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 13,790 miles

Nearside Front 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 6 Jun 2009 13,589 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 13,409 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 13,365 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 13,255 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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R5 PDB is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,997cc 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 PDB, 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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R5 PDB is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 10 June 1998.

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