1996 Mitsubishi Lancer 2.0L Petrol · 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
- 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: Below 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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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
- 13/09/2021118,595 mi
- 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
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
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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