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R72 YRV

1998 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

113,137 mi
Last recorded113,137 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer84,290 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR72 YRV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2011 113,137 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 112,403 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Rear tyres close to limit

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nsf cv boot starting to split

slight play in osf inner tie rod

Pass 5 Dec 2009 97,520 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 97,478 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 92,766 miles

Advise intermitant fault on rear fog light.

Pass 15 Jul 2006 86,347 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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R72 YRV is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 R72 YRV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R72 YRV registered?

R72 YRV is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 June 1998.

Is R72 YRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R72 YRV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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