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R719 XKR

1998 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

79,180 mi
Last recorded79,180 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer84,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR719 XKR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2012 79,180 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 73,015 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 72,980 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 66,178 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 10 Aug 2009 59,480 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 59,480 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 57,006 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 53,209 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)

Fail 22 Oct 2007 53,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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 13 Oct 2006 50,217 miles

Vehicle may require rear upper suspension arm recall as is in affected model range

Pass 28 Oct 2005 45,352 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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R719 XKR is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R719 XKR, 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 R719 XKR registered?

R719 XKR is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R719 XKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R719 XKR shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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