1998 Mitsubishi Lancer 2.0L Petrol · S1 OYU
1998 Mitsubishi Lancer (2.0L, petrol). First registered 10/11/1998. Recorded mileage 87,173 miles. MOT valid until 12/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI LANCER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,173 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1998cc
S1 OYU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/04/2026
- 87,173 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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.
S1 OYU Mileage History
- 14/04/202279,141 mi
- 25/04/202279,155 mi+14 mi
- 05/11/202480,996 mi+1,841 mi
- 21/11/202480,996 mi
- 14/04/202687,173 mi+6,177 mi
Average of roughly 2,008 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S1 OYU 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 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer (S1 OYU) between April 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
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