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P443 FWP

1997 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

155,002 mi
Last recorded155,002 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Lancer99,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP443 FWP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 155,002 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 153,247 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe corroded slightly

Fail 2 Mar 2018 153,243 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe corroded slightly

Pass 1 Mar 2017 147,708 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 142,129 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 137,034 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 131,251 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 125,917 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Nov 2012 125,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 117,746 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 106,900 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 99,190 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

large travel on hand brake

Fail 11 Dec 2009 99,168 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

large travel on hand brake

Pass 10 Dec 2008 88,952 miles

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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P443 FWP is a 1997 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P443 FWP, 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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P443 FWP is a 1997 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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