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S236 AJL

2016 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

174,596 mi
Last recorded174,596 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer96,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS236 AJL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 174,596 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 172,173 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 169,404 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 166,450 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 164,385 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 161,095 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 159,048 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 159,048 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 153,899 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 148,516 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 141,329 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 134,757 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 134,742 miles

Both front tyres are becoming more worn on the inner edge.

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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S236 AJL is a 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S236 AJL, 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 S236 AJL registered?

S236 AJL is a 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 January 2016.

Is S236 AJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S236 AJL shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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