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R838 KAR

1998 Mitsubishi Lancer

Pink Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,742 mi
Last recorded147,742 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2015
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer84,290 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR838 KAR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1998
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2015 147,742 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 145,659 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2014 145,657 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 135,215 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 135,198 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 19 Sep 2013 129,341 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

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

Advanced corrosion to front floor pans, inner and outer sill seams, rear floor pans, front inner wings.

Advanced corrosion to fuel filler tubes

Advanced corrosion to rear subframe and chassis around mountings

Advanced corrosion to rearbrake pipe ferules and tails

Advanced corrosion to subframes and components

Brak pedal pad worn

Front tyres wearing unevenly

Fuel lines and metal brake pipes corroding

General deterioration to all suspension bushes

Race harnesses fitted to front seats

Various small chips on windscreen

Pass 26 Sep 2012 121,809 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2011 120,470 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 111,247 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 96,504 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 84,641 miles

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

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)

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

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front of inner sills and floor area starting to corrode.

Front spoiler protrusions may cause danger to other road users including pedestrians.

Offside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged.

Rear chassis rails starting to corrode.

Suspension very stiff.

Pass 6 Jun 2008 83,666 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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R838 KAR is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer in Pink with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R838 KAR, 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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R838 KAR is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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