1998 Mitsubishi Lancer 2.0L Petrol · D8 MCD
1998 Mitsubishi Lancer (2.0L, petrol). First registered 03 Nov 1998. Recorded mileage 33,156 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI LANCER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 33,156 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D8 MCD Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 07/03/2025
- 33,156 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
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D8 MCD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer (D8 MCD) between March 2025 and March 2025.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 March 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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