2002 Mitsubishi Lancer 2.0L Petrol · R88 ABY
2002 Mitsubishi Lancer (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 2002. Recorded mileage 76,507 miles. MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI LANCER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,507 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R88 ABY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/07/2026
- 76,507 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
R88 ABY Mileage History
- 18/07/202475,467 mi
- 16/07/202576,180 mi+713 mi
- 16/07/202576,182 mi+2 mi
- 01/07/202676,505 mi+323 mi
- 04/07/202676,507 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 531 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R88 ABY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer (R88 ABY) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Bodywork (9 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear ”; “Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”.
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