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R83 YTF

1998 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,328 mi
Last recorded83,328 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2008
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer84,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR83 YTF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2008 83,328 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 81,804 miles

2 advisorys at time of test

Fail 1 Feb 2007 81,804 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

surface rust on exhaust

unable to check outer sills due to covers

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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R83 YTF is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 R83 YTF, 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 R83 YTF registered?

R83 YTF is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 April 1998.

Is R83 YTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R83 YTF shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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