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R714 OWT

1998 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

57,437 mi
Last recorded57,437 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer84,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR714 OWT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 57,437 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 57,277 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 56,950 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 56,770 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 56,017 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 55,818 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 55,386 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 54,592 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 54,452 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 53,595 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 53,595 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 17 Sep 2012 53,014 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 53,014 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 51,677 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 51,677 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2010 51,589 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s/f/tyre edgy

Pass 27 May 2009 49,272 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 47,252 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 45,346 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 70,009 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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R714 OWT is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 R714 OWT, 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 R714 OWT registered?

R714 OWT is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R714 OWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R714 OWT shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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