1997 Mitsubishi Lancer 2.0L Petrol · P536 AHR
1997 Mitsubishi Lancer (2.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1997. Recorded mileage 89,577 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI LANCER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30 Jun 2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,577 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P536 AHR Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 04/06/2024
- 89,577 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 25 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P536 AHR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 1997 Mitsubishi Lancer (P536 AHR) between June 2024 and June 2024.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 June 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (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.
Recorded failure items include: “Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit in the boot (4.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill . (5.3.6 (a) (i))”; “Windscreen wiper not working both front (3.4 (a))”.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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