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MH54 NPJ

2016 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

105,733 mi
Last recorded105,733 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer96,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH54 NPJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2025 105,733 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 103,778 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 102,433 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 101,298 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 98,733 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 98,547 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 0.880% (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Tie rod/rack arm. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 54,550 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 54,550 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 53,918 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 52,512 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 51,025 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Lancer?

Based on 382,912 MOT tests across 33,260 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
5,235
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
33,260
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,095
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,710
position lamp(s) not working 4,694
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 4,425
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,236
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MH54 NPJ is a 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 96,271 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Lancer fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,095 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MH54 NPJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Lancer typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 10 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MH54 NPJ registered?

MH54 NPJ is a 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 October 2016.

Is MH54 NPJ safe to buy?

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