1997 Mitsubishi Lancer 2.0L Petrol · P189 GPF
1997 Mitsubishi Lancer (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 1997. Recorded mileage 27,615 miles. MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI LANCER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 27,615 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P189 GPF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/01/2026
- 27,615 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
P189 GPF Mileage History
- 10/05/202425,923 mi
- 05/06/202527,049 mi+1,126 mi
- 05/06/202527,052 mi+3 mi
- 14/01/202627,615 mi+563 mi
- 27/01/202627,615 mi
Average of roughly 985 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P189 GPF MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mitsubishi Lancer (P189 GPF) between May 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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