1997 Mitsubishi Lancer 2.0L Petrol · P393 ECE
1997 Mitsubishi Lancer (2.0L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1997. Recorded mileage 150,388 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI LANCER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/11/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,388 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1998cc
P393 ECE Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/11/2023
- 150,388 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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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.
P393 ECE Mileage History
- 01/05/2008102,820 km
- 29/04/2009107,056 km+4,236 km
- 29/04/2010109,754 km+2,698 km
- 26/04/2011113,884 mi
- 05/05/2012116,945 km
- 13/07/2013119,319 km+2,374 km
- 13/07/2013119,321 km+2 km
- 14/07/2014121,160 mi
- 15/07/2014121,160 mi
- 05/08/2015122,059 km
- 05/08/2015122,059 km
- 27/09/2016126,423 mi
- 18/11/2017132,196 mi+5,773 mi
- 09/04/2020137,391 mi+5,195 mi
- 09/04/2020137,391 mi
- 16/09/2022140,923 mi+3,532 mi
- 20/09/2022140,966 mi+43 mi
- 04/11/2023150,388 mi+9,422 mi
Average of roughly 3,067 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
P393 ECE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mitsubishi Lancer (P393 ECE) between May 2008 and November 2023.
The record contains 13 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 04 November 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (15 issues), Brakes (15 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
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