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R769 CHE

1998 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

114,414 mi
Last recorded114,414 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer84,290 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR769 CHE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 114,414 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 109,054 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 105,457 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 104,705 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 103,559 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 101,844 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 101,674 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 101,442 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 101,028 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 101,028 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 28 May 2014 99,732 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 99,686 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 97,524 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 95,099 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 90,815 miles

s/hand rear lower arm fitted

Fail 3 Nov 2008

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)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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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R769 CHE is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R769 CHE, 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 R769 CHE registered?

R769 CHE is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R769 CHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R769 CHE shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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