1998 Mitsubishi Lancer 2.0L Petrol · R166 ABT
1998 Mitsubishi Lancer (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 May 1998. Recorded mileage 140,712 km. MOT valid until 31 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI LANCER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Odometer
- 140,712 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R166 ABT Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/11/2025
- 140,712 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R166 ABT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer (R166 ABT) between October 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
R166 ABT Odometer History
- 12/11/2022139,222 km
- 01/11/2025140,712 km+1,490 km
Average of roughly 502 km per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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