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R770 BEY

1998 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,756 mi
Last recorded58,756 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer84,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR770 BEY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 16 Jul 2019 58,756 miles

Nearside Front Braided brake hose deteriorated

Very slight play in rear anti roll d bushes

Pass 3 Apr 2017 58,422 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 57,643 miles

Rear anti-roll bar D bushes have some play

Pass 4 Oct 2014 54,959 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2010 54,427 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 54,224 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 53,363 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 52,538 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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R770 BEY is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R770 BEY, 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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R770 BEY is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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