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R745 VSE

1998 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2013
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

78,351 mi
Last recorded78,351 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer84,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR745 VSE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2013 78,351 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

exhaust back box has no clamp and has a slight leak

gearbox oil leak

offside front tyre slightly damaged outer wall

power steering rack damp around offside rack gator

Pass 19 Jul 2012 72,733 miles

underside very corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2012 72,733 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brakes very worn

n/s/r tyre worn and perished

underside very corroded and soft

Pass 14 Jul 2011 69,470 miles

both front bearings slightly rough when rotated

front discs corroded and pads low

front exhaust corroded and leaking

n/s/f top strut bearing sticky

Fail 12 Jul 2011 69,470 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front bearings slightly rough when rotated

front discs corroded and pads low

front exhaust corroded and leaking

n/s/f top strut bearing sticky

Pass 15 Jul 2010 66,043 miles

both inner and floor of vehicle very corroded

front exhausts and rear clamps very corroded

front pads look worn

n/s/r seat belt sticking

Fail 14 Jul 2010 66,043 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both inner and floor of vehicle very corroded

front exhausts and rear clamps very corroded

front pads look worn

n/s/r seat belt sticking

Pass 25 Jul 2009 62,101 miles

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

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

exhaust clamps corroded

floor and rear chassis corroded

front exhaust cover loose

o/s/f tyre on 2mm

Fail 24 Jul 2009 62,092 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

exhaust clamps corroded

floor and rear chassis corroded

front exhaust cover loose

o/s/f tyre on 2mm

Pass 9 Aug 2008 57,672 miles

exhaust flexi joint deterioated

o/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2008 57,672 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust flexi joint deterioated

o/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2007 51,787 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 51,785 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 46,121 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 46,121 miles

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

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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R745 VSE is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 R745 VSE, 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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R745 VSE is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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