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R901 VRH

1998 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,754 mi
Last recorded85,754 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer84,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR901 VRH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 10 Jun 2026 85,754 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

various welding repairs coating in protective coating

Pass 19 Mar 2025 84,410 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2024 84,381 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 84,194 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 82,889 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 82,287 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 80,263 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 78,262 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 77,348 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 75,889 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 69,981 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 62,184 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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R901 VRH is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R901 VRH, 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 R901 VRH registered?

R901 VRH is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R901 VRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R901 VRH shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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