1998 Mitsubishi Lancer 2.0L Petrol · R5 PDB
1998 Mitsubishi Lancer (2.0L, petrol). First registered 10 Jun 1998. Recorded mileage 19,828 miles. MOT valid until 05 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI LANCER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 19,828 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R5 PDB Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/05/2026
- 19,828 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R5 PDB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer (R5 PDB) between June 2006 and May 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 16 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)”; “Emissions not tested (7.0)”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)”.
R5 PDB Mileage History
- 12/06/200613,255 mi
- 04/06/200713,365 mi+110 mi
- 02/06/200813,409 mi+44 mi
- 06/06/200913,589 mi+180 mi
- 21/06/201013,790 mi+201 mi
- 01/07/201114,009 mi+219 mi
- 20/07/201214,053 mi+44 mi
- 25/06/20130 mi-14,053 mi
- 25/06/201314,161 mi+14,161 mi
- 21/07/201414,474 mi+313 mi
- 25/07/201514,666 mi+192 mi
- 08/08/201615,228 mi+562 mi
- 09/08/201615,229 mi+1 mi
- 14/08/201715,419 mi+190 mi
- 19/10/201815,830 mi+411 mi
- 01/06/202016,103 mi+273 mi
- 31/05/202116,227 mi+124 mi
- 04/06/202217,887 mi+1,660 mi
- 07/06/202319,284 mi+1,397 mi
- 28/05/202419,463 mi+179 mi
- 05/06/202519,667 mi+204 mi
- 16/05/202619,828 mi+161 mi
Average of roughly 330 miles per year across 22 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
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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