1996 Mitsubishi Lancer 2.0L Petrol · P831 AYG
1996 Mitsubishi Lancer (2.0L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1996. Recorded mileage 164,362 km. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI LANCER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 164,362 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1998cc
P831 AYG Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/08/2025
- 164,362 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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.
P831 AYG Odometer History
- 18/08/2023164,015 km
- 01/08/2024164,262 km+247 km
- 22/08/2025164,313 km+51 km
- 28/08/2025164,362 km+49 km
Average of roughly 171 km per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
P831 AYG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer (P831 AYG) between August 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
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