1998 Mitsubishi Lancer 2.0L Petrol · L490 FEL
1998 Mitsubishi Lancer (2.0L, petrol). First registered 06/11/1998. Recorded mileage 78,844 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI LANCER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,844 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1997cc
L490 FEL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/09/2025
- 78,844 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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Known faults for Mitsubishi Mitsubishi Lancer
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
L490 FEL Mileage History
- 29/11/202178,734 mi
- 05/12/202278,736 mi+2 mi
- 30/01/202478,746 mi+10 mi
- 02/09/202578,844 mi+98 mi
Average of roughly 29 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
L490 FEL 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 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer (L490 FEL) between November 2021 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 8 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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.
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