1998 Mitsubishi Lancer 2.0L Petrol · C16 YDO
1998 Mitsubishi Lancer (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 1998. Recorded mileage 78,177 miles. MOT expired on 11 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI LANCER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,177 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
C16 YDO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/07/2025
- 78,177 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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.
C16 YDO Mileage History
- 19/04/202277,848 mi
- 25/04/202277,850 mi+2 mi
- 22/04/202378,050 mi+200 mi
- 13/07/202478,107 mi+57 mi
- 12/07/202578,177 mi+70 mi
Average of roughly 102 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
C16 YDO 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 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer (C16 YDO) between April 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outrigger and floor”; “Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
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