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R80 WRC

1998 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

106,232 mi
Last recorded106,232 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer84,290 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR80 WRC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2023 106,232 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 105,314 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 105,149 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 99,761 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 98,341 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 90,128 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 81,772 miles

Nearside Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 81,772 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 72,521 miles

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

nearside rear outer c.v. boot damaged.

Fail 4 Sep 2010 72,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear outer c.v. boot damaged.

Pass 15 Aug 2009 63,555 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 58,446 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 58,446 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 57,858 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear under body corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2007 57,858 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear under body corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2006 56,908 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2006 56,908 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 14 Sep 2006 56,363 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

slight exhaust blow from front flexi joint

slight play in n/s/r anti-roll bar bush

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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R80 WRC is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R80 WRC, 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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R80 WRC is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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