1998 Mitsubishi Lancer 2.0L Petrol · R951 CLS
1998 Mitsubishi Lancer (2.0L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1998. Recorded mileage 76,993 miles. MOT valid until 24/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI LANCER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,993 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1990cc
R951 CLS Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/02/2026
- 76,993 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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.
R951 CLS Mileage History
- 16/06/200752,853 mi
- 22/06/200752,853 mi
- 20/06/200853,720 mi+867 mi
- 23/06/200853,720 mi
- 22/06/200954,989 mi+1,269 mi
- 14/06/201060,373 mi+5,384 mi
- 28/06/201166,558 mi+6,185 mi
- 30/05/20120 mi-66,558 mi
- 31/05/201273,553 mi+73,553 mi
- 10/09/201375,672 mi+2,119 mi
- 26/09/201375,676 mi+4 mi
- 25/02/202676,993 mi+1,317 mi
Average of roughly 1,291 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R951 CLS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer (R951 CLS) between June 2007 and February 2026.
The record contains 8 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 25 February 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: Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). 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: “Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)”.
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