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S964 JSO

1998 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

117,377 mi
Last recorded117,377 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer84,290 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS964 JSO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 117,377 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 116,007 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 112,627 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 103,897 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 101,116 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

front lower cross member slightly corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2011 94,974 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 86,898 miles

nearside rear chassis slight corrosion

Pass 24 Jul 2009 84,964 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 80,514 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 80,391 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 74,825 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 68,155 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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S964 JSO is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 S964 JSO, 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 S964 JSO registered?

S964 JSO is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 7 August 1998.

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