Official DVLA Record

1996 Mitsubishi Lancer 2.0L Petrol · P554 BAP

P554 BAP

1996 Mitsubishi Lancer (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1996. Recorded mileage 124,008 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
MITSUBISHI LANCER
Year / Origin
1996 · Preston
MOT Status
Valid until 18/12/2024
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
124,008 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 18/12/2024
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1996
Engine
2000cc

P554 BAP Key Findings

  • 3 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 17/03/2025
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (67%)
! Older vehicle
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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.

P554 BAP Mileage History

  1. 13/09/2021118,595 mi
  2. 19/12/2023124,008 mi+5,413 mi

Average of roughly 2,390 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

P554 BAP MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 29 Aug 2026, 18:49
MOT Analysis

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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer (P554 BAP) between September 2021 and March 2025.

The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 17 March 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (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 2 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.

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