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R723 TST

1998 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

71,123 mi
Last recorded71,123 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer84,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR723 TST
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 71,123 miles

Front and Rear both valve stems perishing

Noisy Exhaust

Underbody corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2023 70,553 miles

All tyre valve stems perishing

Underside of vehicle covered

Pass 15 Nov 2022 70,336 miles

Brake pipes corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

Sills obscured by plastic trims

Underside of the vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 20 Nov 2021 70,005 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Underside of the vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 25 Nov 2020 69,047 miles

Underside of the vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 16 Nov 2019 68,060 miles

FOG LIGHT SWITCH POOR IN OPERATION

HEAVY UNDERSEAL AT REAR

NON STANDARD SIDE LIGHT BULBS FITTED

Pass 27 Nov 2018 65,623 miles

HEAVILY UNDERSEALED FOG LIGHT SWITCH POOR IN OPERATION

Pass 6 Jun 2017 65,613 miles

HEAVILY UNDERSEALED REAR DISCS RUSTY

Pass 3 May 2016 65,019 miles

Oil leak

Stonechips in windscreen

Pass 9 May 2015 65,289 miles

wipers smearing

Pass 28 Sep 2013 62,138 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2012 69,238 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 62,138 miles

bolt missing out of cross member but secure

brake and fuel pipes undersealed

damage to underbody

engine oil leak

front discs heavily corroded on the braking surface area

front pads worn low

handbrake travel high

play in both front wheel bearings

rear discs corroded on the disc faces

sills obscured by plastic trims

Fail 19 Apr 2011 62,138 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

bolt missing out of cross member but secure

brake and fuel pipes undersealed

damage to underbody

engine oil leak

front discs heavily corroded on the braking surface area

front pads worn low

handbrake travel high

play in both front wheel bearings

rear discs corroded on the disc faces

sills obscured by plastic trims

Pass 23 Oct 2009 62,138 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 62,138 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f cv boot wet with grease, various brake pipes corroded, corrosion under vehicle

n/s/f fog light does not work, play in n/s/f drop link arm, play in rear d bushes, front brake discs corroded and lipped, oil on engine/gearbox

Pass 26 Oct 2008 53,529 miles

Engine overfilled with oil OSF fog light imoperative OS number plate light dim Brake fluid level below max mark Slight sidewall damage to both front tyres Rear brake pads worn low

Rear brake discsa corroded & worn Both front tyres worn on outer edges Rear tyres wearing low in centre treads Brake hoses perished Brake pipes covered in grease Suspension bushes cracking

Fail 24 Oct 2008 53,422 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Engine overfilled with oil OSF fog light imoperative OS number plate light dim Brake fluid level below max mark Slight sidewall damage to both front tyres Rear brake pads worn low

Rear brake discsa corroded & worn Both front tyres worn on outer edges Rear tyres wearing low in centre treads Brake hoses perished Brake pipes covered in grease Suspension bushes cracking

Pass 24 Oct 2007 45,554 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 45,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 45,374 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 45,374 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 41,719 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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R723 TST is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 R723 TST, 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 R723 TST registered?

R723 TST is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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