1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse 2.0L Petrol · P131 OOA
1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse (2.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1996. Recorded mileage 158,656 km. MOT expired on 12 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 158,656 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P131 OOA Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2024
- 158,656 km recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (31 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P131 OOA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse (P131 OOA) between May 2007 and May 2024.
The record contains 9 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 14 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (31 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (9 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
P131 OOA Odometer History
- 04/05/2007133,816 km
- 07/08/2008133,860 mi
- 13/08/2008133,889 km
- 11/10/2012137,790 km+3,901 km
- 21/08/2013141,670 km+3,880 km
- 21/08/2013141,670 km
- 19/08/2014146,637 mi
- 08/09/2015152,622 km
- 10/09/2015152,625 km+3 km
- 27/03/2018155,549 km+2,924 km
- 28/03/2018155,553 km+4 km
- 10/07/2019157,859 km+2,306 km
- 11/07/2019157,862 km+3 km
- 15/06/2021158,119 km+257 km
- 21/06/2021158,121 km+2 km
- 18/04/2024158,652 km+531 km
- 14/05/2024158,656 km+4 km
Average of roughly 1,459 km per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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