1997 Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8L Petrol · P996 CPR
1997 Mitsubishi Lancer (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1997. Recorded mileage 106,481 miles. MOT valid until 14/04/2027. Taxed until 01/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI LANCER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/04/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,481 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1830cc
P996 CPR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/03/2026
- 106,481 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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.
P996 CPR Mileage History
- 05/01/202297,971 mi
- 08/04/202399,328 mi+1,357 mi
- 16/04/2024103,012 mi+3,684 mi
- 03/04/2025105,223 mi+2,211 mi
- 28/03/2026106,481 mi+1,258 mi
Average of roughly 2,015 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P996 CPR 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 (P996 CPR) between January 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (1 issue), Bodywork (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.
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