1997 Mitsubishi Lancer 2.0L Petrol · P443 FWP
1997 Mitsubishi Lancer (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1997. Recorded mileage 156,967 miles. MOT valid until 27/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI LANCER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,967 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1997cc
P443 FWP Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/08/2026
- 156,967 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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.
P443 FWP Mileage History
- 10/12/200888,952 km
- 11/12/200999,168 mi
- 11/12/200999,190 mi+22 mi
- 13/11/2010106,900 km
- 22/11/2011117,746 mi
- 16/11/2012125,637 km
- 30/11/2012125,917 mi
- 06/12/2013131,251 mi+5,334 mi
- 09/12/2014137,034 mi+5,783 mi
- 03/03/2016142,129 mi+5,095 mi
- 01/03/2017147,708 mi+5,579 mi
- 02/03/2018153,243 mi+5,535 mi
- 07/03/2018153,247 mi+4 mi
- 29/08/2025155,002 mi+1,755 mi
- 26/08/2026156,967 mi+1,965 mi
Average of roughly 3,841 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
P443 FWP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mitsubishi Lancer (P443 FWP) between December 2008 and August 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 26 August 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: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)”; “Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
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