1996 Mitsubishi Lancer 2.0L Petrol · P426 AHO
1996 Mitsubishi Lancer (2.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1996. Recorded mileage 142,477 miles. MOT valid until 09 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI LANCER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,477 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P426 AHO Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/08/2026
- 142,477 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P426 AHO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer (P426 AHO) between April 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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.
P426 AHO Mileage History
- 27/04/2023130,041 mi
- 12/07/2024138,373 mi+8,332 mi
- 11/07/2025139,802 mi+1,429 mi
- 11/08/2026142,477 mi+2,675 mi
Average of roughly 3,779 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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