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R845 JGF

1998 Mitsubishi Lancer

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

103,795 mi
Last recorded103,795 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2014
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer84,290 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR845 JGF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2014 103,795 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 96,768 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Oct 2012 90,528 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 90,528 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 84,543 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

front tyres wearing heavily on edges (raised tread)

rear tyres wearing on edges

side sill covers fitted

Fail 17 Oct 2011 84,543 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

front tyres wearing heavily on edges (raised tread)

oil level low

rear tyres wearing on edges

side sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2010 77,893 miles

Child seat fitted to n/s/r preventing full examination of adult belt

Fuel filler tubes heavily corroded

Fuel lines corroding

General corrosion to subframes, floor pans and components

Plastic covers preventing full examination of structure

Rear brake pads worn to service limits

Rear exhaust deteriorating at the joints

Sports exhaust fitted, loud, but not considered excessive

Strong fuel smell at rear of vehicle

Fail 21 Oct 2010 77,893 miles

Child seat fitted to n/s/r preventing full examination of adult belt

Fuel filler tubes heavily corroded

Fuel lines corroding

General corrosion to subframes, floor pans and components

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Plastic covers preventing full examination of structure

Rear brake pads worn to service limits

Rear exhaust deteriorating at the joints

Sports exhaust fitted, loud, but not considered excessive

Strong fuel smell at rear of vehicle

Fail 16 Oct 2010 77,768 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2009 71,640 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 69,388 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 69,388 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 69,388 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 65,744 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 65,725 miles

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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 60,463 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 60,463 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R845 JGF is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 R845 JGF, 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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What year was R845 JGF registered?

R845 JGF is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 24 November 1998.

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