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R771 UKH

1998 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,709 mi
Last recorded125,709 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer84,290 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR771 UKH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2016 125,709 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 125,709 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 28 Aug 2015 125,760 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment fowling on strut turret (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment fowling on strut turret (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 122,175 miles

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

os and ns steering arms ( play)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 117,180 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 115,868 miles

advise metal brake pipes

advise slight play at off side front hub area

Pass 10 May 2011 113,062 miles

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

advise all metal brake pipes

Pass 8 Apr 2010 11,034 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 11,034 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 103,528 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 96,658 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 88,326 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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R771 UKH is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R771 UKH, 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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R771 UKH is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 July 1998.

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