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R639 YYC

1998 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

102,176 mi
Last recorded102,176 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer84,290 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR639 YYC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 102,176 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 98,146 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 96,435 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f inner rod play

Pass 18 Jan 2014 93,118 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 91,699 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 88,340 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 83,159 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 74,692 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 74,691 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

outer sills have plastic covers over them canot check outer sills

Pass 12 Dec 2008 64,611 miles

Brake fluid level low

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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)

Only just passed cat test

Pass 6 Nov 2007 53,930 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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R639 YYC is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R639 YYC, 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 R639 YYC registered?

R639 YYC is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R639 YYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R639 YYC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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