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S498 KRO

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

157,642 mi
Last recorded157,642 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer55,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS498 KRO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 157,642 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2025 154,600 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 151,997 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 151,837 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 151,494 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 149,780 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 148,671 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 144,363 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 142,408 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 141,030 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 136,468 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 136,463 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

centre exhaust mount missing

Pass 18 Nov 2009 135,529 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 135,529 miles

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 129,715 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 122,688 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 114,032 miles

Handbrake long but effective

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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S498 KRO is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 55,396 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 S498 KRO, 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 22 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S498 KRO registered?

S498 KRO is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 7 December 2004.

Is S498 KRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S498 KRO shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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