MITSUBISHI LANCER1998 · 2.0L PETROL

This 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer passed its most recent MOT on 2025-09-09 with no defects recorded, and the vehicle has now accumulated 154,147 miles. The MOT history over the past five years shows a clean record across all five tests, with no advisories or failures logged at any point. The mileage progression tells a striking story. Over the five-year span from September 2021 to September 2025, the car has covered only 592 miles. This works out to roughly 118 miles per year during that period, which is exceptionally low even for a vehicle that is already running well below the typical annual average of 10,000 to 12,000 miles. At 154,147 miles over 28 years, the car averages just 5,505 miles per year across its entire life, suggesting it has spent considerable time off the road or in very light use. This pattern of minimal recent mileage is a double-edged signal. On one hand, low annual wear means the engine, gearbox, and major mechanical components have not been subjected to heavy stress in recent years. On the other hand, extended periods of inactivity can create their own problems. Fuel systems, cooling systems, brake fluid, and seals can deteriorate when a vehicle sits idle for weeks or months at a time.