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P618 AYG

1997 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,352 mi
Last recorded97,352 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Lancer99,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP618 AYG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 97,352 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 96,128 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 96,100 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached Locking device insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2008 80,336 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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P618 AYG is a 1997 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P618 AYG, 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 P618 AYG registered?

P618 AYG is a 1997 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P618 AYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P618 AYG shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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