1996 Mitsubishi Lancer 2.0L Petrol · P554 BAP
1996 Mitsubishi Lancer (2.0L, petrol). First registered 08 Sept 1996. Recorded mileage 124,008 miles. MOT expired on 18 Dec 2024. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI LANCER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Dec 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
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P554 BAP Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 17/03/2025
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
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P554 BAP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer (P554 BAP) between December 2023 and March 2025.
The record contains 1 pass 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 (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
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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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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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