1996 Mitsubishi Lancer 2.0L Petrol · P103 DWP
1996 Mitsubishi Lancer (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1996. Recorded mileage 151,182 miles. MOT valid until 12/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI LANCER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,182 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1997cc
P103 DWP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2026
- 151,182 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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.
P103 DWP Mileage History
- 26/05/2022140,337 mi
- 08/07/2023144,147 km
- 09/09/2025151,167 mi
- 09/09/2025151,167 mi
- 14/05/2026151,182 mi+15 mi
Average of roughly 2,734 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P103 DWP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer (P103 DWP) between May 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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