1997 Mitsubishi Lancer 2.0L Petrol · R346 KVV
1997 Mitsubishi Lancer (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 May 1997. Recorded mileage 160,113 miles. MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI LANCER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,113 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R346 KVV Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/02/2026
- 160,113 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R346 KVV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mitsubishi Lancer (R346 KVV) between March 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
R346 KVV Mileage History
- 18/03/2024159,204 mi
- 24/03/2025158,905 mi-299 mi
- 28/02/2026160,113 mi+1,208 mi
Average of roughly 466 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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