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P788 YHB

1997 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 1410cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

159,897 mi
Last recorded159,897 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Lancer99,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP788 YHB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,410cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 159,897 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides have play ()

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s o/s bushes cracked /perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush worn /perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush worn perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear trailing arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 7 May 2025 155,399 miles

heavily undersealed in places

Fail 2 May 2025 155,317 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2024 148,628 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2024 148,581 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested left hand headlights fitted (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

covers on sill not allowing full inspection

Pass 3 Mar 2023 143,991 miles

Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Cross-member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Aug 2022 143,877 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 138,954 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 134,013 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 129,955 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 124,704 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 120,725 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 115,303 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 114,730 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 104,970 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 98,733 miles

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge and getting close to limit

Pass 25 Jul 2012 89,405 miles

both front tyres are worn to 3mm

offside rear metal brake pipe start rust [supply to hose]

offside rear metal fuel pipe start rust

Pass 9 Aug 2011 81,350 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 75,707 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2010 75,707 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 69,448 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 64,103 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear seatback loose

Fail 5 Sep 2008 64,103 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear seatback loose

Pass 3 Sep 2007 59,067 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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P788 YHB is a 1997 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 1,410cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 P788 YHB, 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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P788 YHB is a 1997 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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