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P77 EVO

1998 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,374 mi
Last recorded65,374 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer84,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP77 EVO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 65,374 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 May 2026 65,363 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 65,341 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2025 65,335 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 63,529 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 62,894 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 62,721 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 8 Dec 2017 62,718 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 13 Oct 2016 62,405 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 3 Jul 2015 62,196 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2013 62,150 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 62,069 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 62,069 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 61,003 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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P77 EVO is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 84,290 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P77 EVO, 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 28 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P77 EVO registered?

P77 EVO is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 2 April 1998.

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The MOT history for P77 EVO shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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