Official DVLA Record

1996 Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8L Petrol · N990 BNN

N990 BNN

1996 Mitsubishi Lancer (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/02/2002. Recorded mileage 110,052 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
MITSUBISHI LANCER
Year / Origin
1996 · Newcastle
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 01/07/2017
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
110,052 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 01/07/2017
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1996
Engine
1800cc

N990 BNN Key Findings

  • 14 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 02/07/2016
  • 110,052 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 4 historical MOT failures
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
40
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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Known faults for Mitsubishi Mitsubishi Lancer

Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.

N990 BNN Mileage History

  1. 28/03/200659,743 mi
  2. 21/03/200766,304 mi+6,561 mi
  3. 31/03/200873,597 mi+7,293 mi
  4. 25/03/200980,005 mi+6,408 mi
  5. 25/06/201086,316 mi+6,311 mi
  6. 05/10/201189,210 mi+2,894 mi
  7. 01/12/201189,216 mi+6 mi
  8. 20/05/201390,934 mi+1,718 mi
  9. 20/05/201390,934 mi
  10. 01/05/201492,099 mi+1,165 mi
  11. 07/05/201492,148 mi+49 mi
  12. 28/04/2015103,222 mi+11,074 mi
  13. 18/06/2016110,044 mi+6,822 mi
  14. 02/07/2016110,052 mi+8 mi

Average of roughly 4,901 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.

N990 BNN MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 3 Oct 2026, 10:35
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer (N990 BNN) between March 2006 and July 2016.

The record contains 10 passes and 4 failures.

The most recent test on 02 July 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)”; “Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)”.

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