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R890 VSM

1998 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

128,235 mi
Last recorded128,235 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer84,290 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR890 VSM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 10 Apr 2026 128,235 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2025 125,914 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 122,713 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 117,926 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 113,557 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 110,525 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 106,199 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 101,383 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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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R890 VSM is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R890 VSM, 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 R890 VSM registered?

R890 VSM is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 September 1998.

Is R890 VSM safe to buy?

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