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Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
front valance corroded
underside of vehicle all metal componants have slight surface corrosion
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
underside of vehicle all metal componants have slight surface corrosion
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Lancer?
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R849 VOD is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer in Yellow with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R849 VOD, 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 R849 VOD registered?
R849 VOD is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 January 1998.
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