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R644 JAR

1998 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

149,555 mi
Last recorded149,555 miles
Recorded on23 May 2022
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer84,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR644 JAR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2022 149,555 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 148,709 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 144,452 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 142,266 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 138,181 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

all tyres bald on inner edges and osf tyre on 2mm accross centre 3\4\sticker on screen just out of swept area

Pass 17 Dec 2012 132,615 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 126,809 miles

nearside outer sill pannel corroded

rear pads worn low

Pass 4 Oct 2010 125,238 miles

rear brake discs lipped & pads worn low

rear diff has oil leak

slight play to nearside front inner rack joint

Fail 27 Sep 2010 125,018 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

rear brake discs lipped & pads worn low

rear diff has oil leak

slight play to nearside front inner rack joint

Pass 2 Oct 2009 113,964 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2008 97,748 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 97,748 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 92,685 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 88,339 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 20 Sep 2005 81,922 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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R644 JAR is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R644 JAR, 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 R644 JAR registered?

R644 JAR is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 March 1998.

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