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P123 CLJ

1997 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

23,033 mi
Last recorded23,033 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Lancer99,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP123 CLJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 23,033 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 22,792 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 22,652 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2020 22,652 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 22,156 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 21,695 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 21,141 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 20,999 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 20,279 miles

surface rust to underside of vehicle

Pass 11 Feb 2013

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

vehicle presenter has provided satisfactory documention showing a pre 08/1992 replacement engine has been fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2011 19,298 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage to screen outside swept area

side sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Mar 2011 19,298 miles

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage to screen outside swept area

side sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2006

Modified and stripped competition vehicle, no rear seats or belts,brake fluid level low,oil leak from engine,

Park brake travel high

Some damage to fornt chassis and floor pans, some damage to osr tyre wall slight run out, stone chips to windscreen, speedo inoperative

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Lancer?

Based on 382,912 MOT tests across 33,260 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
5,235
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
33,260
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,095
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,710
position lamp(s) not working 4,694
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 4,425
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,236
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P123 CLJ is a 1997 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1997 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 99,179 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Lancer fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,095 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P123 CLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Lancer typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P123 CLJ registered?

P123 CLJ is a 1997 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 July 1997.

Is P123 CLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P123 CLJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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