1997 Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8L Petrol · P641 LEY
1997 Mitsubishi Lancer (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1997. Recorded mileage 143,819 km. MOT valid until 11 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI LANCER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 143,819 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P641 LEY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/09/2026
- 143,819 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 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.
P641 LEY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mitsubishi Lancer (P641 LEY) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
P641 LEY Odometer History
- 13/09/2024134,512 mi
- 29/08/2025138,152 km
- 29/08/2025138,152 km
- 01/09/2026143,814 km+5,662 km
- 02/09/2026143,819 km+5 km
Average of roughly 4,728 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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