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1998 MITSUBISHI LANCER2.0L PETROL

R157 ABT

Vehicle Insight Summary

With 151,294 miles recorded, this WHITE 1998 MITSUBISHI LANCER runs on PETROL with a 1990cc engine. MOT is not on record and tax is up to date.

MOT

Expired

Expires 20/08/2025

Tax

Taxed

Expires 01/08/2026

£8.99

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Mileage: 151,294
Fuel: PETROL
Year: 1998
Engine: 1990cc

Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight

The vehicle most recently failed its MOT in September 2025. This failure was severe, centering on critical structural integrity and exhaust emissions. There is a clear and worsening pattern of corrosion throughout the chassis. In 2023, the rear vehicle structure was noted as corroded but not structurally reduced. By 2024, suspension mountings were corroded. By September 2025, this progressed to excessive corrosion seriously affecting the strength of the chassis, sills, and wheel arches, specifically impacting seat belt anchorage areas. The vehicle's condition is trending downward rapidly. The recorded mileage of 151,294 is low for a 28-year-old car, averaging roughly 5,403 miles per year. While this indicates lighter use, low mileage on an older vehicle can often imply long periods of standing, which frequently accelerates the type of severe structural rusting evidenced in the MOT history. Other recurring risks include the braking system and emissions.

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/ 100 · Below Average

Public record health check: Below Average.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

✓ Taxed

! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Jun 2026, 16:22

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Checking the history for this 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer (R157 ABT), we found 5 MOT results in the period of August 2022 to September 2025.

Across its entire MOT history, this Mitsubishi has a 60% success rate (3 passes and 2 fails). While not perfect, the history shows a relatively typical pattern of MOT passes and fails.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Steering (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 11 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 8 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))”.

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ADVISORY