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V141 MAU

1998 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

116,569 mi
Last recorded116,569 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer84,290 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV141 MAU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 19 Jun 2026 116,569 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 116,514 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 98,560 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed not allowing full inspection

Pass 24 Jul 2019 96,359 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 93,528 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (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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V141 MAU is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 V141 MAU, 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 V141 MAU registered?

V141 MAU is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 12 May 1998.

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