1991 Mitsubishi Lancer 1.6L Petrol · H282 DAT
1991 Mitsubishi Lancer (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1991. Recorded mileage 109,478 miles. MOT valid until 12 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI LANCER
- Year / Origin
- 1991 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,478 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H282 DAT Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/09/2026
- 109,478 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
H282 DAT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 Mitsubishi Lancer (H282 DAT) between February 2022 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 September 2026 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: Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
H282 DAT Mileage History
- 07/02/2022108,911 mi
- 17/02/2022108,911 mi
- 29/03/2023108,998 mi+87 mi
- 14/09/2026109,478 mi+480 mi
Average of roughly 123 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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