1996 Mitsubishi Lancer 2.0L Petrol · P946 AHR
1996 Mitsubishi Lancer (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1996. Recorded mileage 77,405 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI LANCER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/12/2020
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (12/07/2019)
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,405 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1998cc
P946 AHR Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/06/2019
- 77,405 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 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.
P946 AHR Mileage History
- 22/12/2005136,328 mi
- 11/01/2007163,606 km
- 15/01/2008178,349 km+14,743 km
- 25/03/2009192,659 mi
- 08/03/2011199,654 mi+6,995 mi
- 10/05/2012203,049 mi+3,395 mi
- 15/05/2012203,056 mi+7 mi
- 28/05/2013207,536 km
- 28/05/2013207,536 km
- 21/05/2014211,478 mi
- 11/07/2014211,599 mi+121 mi
- 07/08/2015214,982 mi+3,383 mi
- 04/10/2016220,558 mi+5,576 mi
- 05/06/2018226,829 mi+6,271 mi
- 12/06/201977,405 mi-149,424 mi
Average of roughly -4,374 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P946 AHR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer (P946 AHR) between December 2005 and June 2019.
The record contains 12 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 12 June 2019 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: Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Bodywork (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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)”; “Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)”.
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