1996 Mitsubishi Lancer 2.0L Petrol · P663 AYG
1996 Mitsubishi Lancer (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1996. Recorded mileage 179,375 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI LANCER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/09/2022
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 179,375 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 2000cc
P663 AYG Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 27/10/2022
- 179,375 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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.
P663 AYG Mileage History
- 24/09/2021177,387 mi
- 27/10/2022179,375 mi+1,988 mi
Average of roughly 1,824 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
P663 AYG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer (P663 AYG) between September 2021 and October 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 October 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
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