1997 Mitsubishi Lancer 2.0L Petrol · P431 ECE
1997 Mitsubishi Lancer (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/02/1997. Recorded mileage 72,557 miles. MOT valid until 15/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI LANCER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,557 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2000cc
P431 ECE Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/01/2026
- 72,557 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 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.
P431 ECE Mileage History
- 08/10/2008149,894 mi
- 08/10/2008149,894 mi
- 23/12/200966,640 mi-83,254 mi
- 17/08/201167,626 mi+986 mi
- 17/03/201468,209 mi+583 mi
- 14/11/201768,268 mi+59 mi
- 22/11/201968,669 mi+401 mi
- 18/12/202071,008 mi+2,339 mi
- 23/06/202272,252 mi+1,244 mi
- 05/09/202372,288 mi+36 mi
- 05/09/202372,288 mi
- 16/01/202672,557 mi+269 mi
Average of roughly -4,477 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P431 ECE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mitsubishi Lancer (P431 ECE) between October 2008 and January 2026.
The record contains 9 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 16 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”.
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