1996 Mitsubishi Lancer 2.0L Petrol · P554 GJK
1996 Mitsubishi Lancer (2.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1996. Recorded mileage 160,748 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI LANCER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,748 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P554 GJK Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2026
- 160,748 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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P554 GJK Mileage History
- 10/04/2006106,521 mi
- 10/04/2007112,346 mi+5,825 mi
- 28/05/2008118,891 mi+6,545 mi
- 28/05/2008118,891 mi
- 06/05/2009124,227 mi+5,336 mi
- 11/05/2010129,729 mi+5,502 mi
- 24/05/2011135,533 mi+5,804 mi
- 25/05/2011135,533 mi
- 21/05/2012139,165 mi+3,632 mi
- 23/05/2012139,165 mi
- 15/05/2013142,332 mi+3,167 mi
- 19/05/2014145,446 mi+3,114 mi
- 27/05/2015148,223 mi+2,777 mi
- 02/06/2015148,223 mi
- 04/07/2016149,485 mi+1,262 mi
- 16/10/2019151,718 mi+2,233 mi
- 23/10/2019151,725 mi+7 mi
- 25/01/2022151,808 mi+83 mi
- 06/04/2022151,821 mi+13 mi
- 18/03/2023154,251 mi+2,430 mi
- 31/07/2024156,677 mi+2,426 mi
- 29/07/2025158,517 mi+1,840 mi
- 22/07/2026160,717 mi+2,200 mi
- 29/07/2026160,748 mi+31 mi
Average of roughly 2,671 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
P554 GJK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer (P554 GJK) between April 2006 and July 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 29 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (20 issues), Brakes (15 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 55 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: “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened anti roll bar rubbing on rear driveshaft (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached threaded upright part of adjustable shocker loose in bottom threaded ”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”.
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