1997 Mitsubishi Sapporo 1.0L Petrol · P552 GPA
1997 Mitsubishi Sapporo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 1997. Recorded mileage 153,074 miles. MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI SAPPORO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,074 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P552 GPA Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2026
- 153,074 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P552 GPA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mitsubishi Sapporo (P552 GPA) between September 2007 and July 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 23 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (20 issues), Lighting (20 issues), Steering (16 issues), Bodywork (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (10 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 51 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
P552 GPA Mileage History
- 26/09/200792,710 km
- 12/02/200996,008 km+3,298 km
- 25/01/2010105,416 mi
- 05/02/2010105,845 mi+429 mi
- 10/02/2011111,512 mi+5,667 mi
- 02/02/2012115,146 mi+3,634 mi
- 07/02/2012115,119 mi-27 mi
- 07/02/2013117,741 mi+2,622 mi
- 25/03/2014120,687 mi+2,946 mi
- 26/03/2014120,688 mi+1 mi
- 09/02/2015123,463 mi+2,775 mi
- 09/02/2015123,453 mi-10 mi
- 05/02/2016126,439 mi+2,986 mi
- 09/03/2017129,518 mi+3,079 mi
- 11/03/2017129,520 mi+2 mi
- 22/02/2018132,577 mi+3,057 mi
- 22/02/2018132,579 mi+2 mi
- 28/02/2019135,729 mi+3,150 mi
- 20/04/2020139,126 mi+3,397 mi
- 16/04/2021144,479 km
- 20/07/2022149,570 mi
- 20/07/2022149,570 mi
- 01/08/2023152,576 mi+3,006 mi
- 09/08/2023152,580 mi+4 mi
- 22/07/2026153,071 mi+491 mi
- 23/07/2026153,074 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 3,207 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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