Mitsubishi logo

Mitsubishi Lancer

White · Petrol · 1998 · 1,990 cc

J4 EUOMOT history

J4 EUO is a white petrol Mitsubishi Lancer first used on 20 Mar 1998. Its MOT is valid until 2 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 188,886 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Aug 2027
Mileage
188,886 km
At MOT on 3 Aug 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,741 km
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for J4 EUO in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
J4 EUO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mitsubishi
Model
Lancer
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,990 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
20 Mar 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J4 EUO was last recorded at 188,886 km on 3 Aug 2026, 245 km more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
188,641 km · 12 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
245 km
Average per year
4,741 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 188,886 km
  • 2025 – 188,641 km
  • 2022 – 188,289 km
  • 2020 – 187,512 km
  • 2019 – 182,591 km
  • 2018 – 175,188 km
  • 2017 – 167,628 km
  • 2016 – 156,486 km
  • 2013 – 136,092 km
  • 2012 – 127,924 km
  • 2009 – 111,942 km
  • 2008 – 104,911 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass188,886 km
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear chassis corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear chassis corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside and nearside front shock absorber top mountings have slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2018

  • Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 15 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass188,886 km (+245)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    188,886 km
    Test number
    779539375854
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass188,641 km (+352)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    188,641 km
    Test number
    307213710606
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass188,289 km (+777)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    188,289 km
    Test number
    965710921468
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass187,512 km (+4,921)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    187,512 km
    Test number
    892802524002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass182,591 km (+7,403)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    182,591 km
    Test number
    164094356268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass175,188 km (+49)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2019
    Odometer
    175,188 km
    Test number
    348833533398
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear chassis corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear chassis corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front shock absorber top mountings have slight play

  7. Fail175,139 km (+7,511)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,139 km
    Test number
    649191832449
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear chassis corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear chassis corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front shock absorber top mountings have slight play

  8. Pass167,628 km (+11,142)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    167,628 km
    Test number
    239378033273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass156,486 km5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    156,486 km
    Test number
    333845545206
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front floor pan slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear chassis rail corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear discs worn

  10. Pass152,175 miles (+8,613)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    152,175 miles
    Test number
    617316205111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass143,562 miles (+152)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    143,562 miles
    Test number
    856469194013
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail143,410 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,410 miles
    Test number
    919555094043
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass136,092 km (+8,168)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    136,092 km
    Test number
    238021923453
    • NoteBrake pedal pad worn
    • NoteFront disc pads low
    • NoteO/s and n/s headlamp glasses in poor condition
    • NoteO/s and n/s headlamp images poor
    • NoteRear disc faces worn

  14. Pass127,924 km (+169)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    127,924 km
    Test number
    795021212162
    • NoteBrake pedal pad starting to split
    • NoteO/s front tyre worn on inner edge

  15. Fail127,755 km2 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,755 km
    Test number
    669444802179
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteBrake pedal pad starting to split
    • NoteHeadlight lenses in poor condition
    • NoteO/s and n/s headlamp images in poor condition
    • NoteO/s front tyre worn on inner edge

  16. Pass119,523 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    119,523 miles
    Test number
    699518411145
    • NoteBrake pedal pad starting to split
    • NoteN/s rack end inner joint worn to limit

  17. Fail119,523 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,523 miles
    Test number
    928528311182
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteBrake pedal pad starting to split
    • NoteN/s rack end inner joint worn to limit

  18. Pass111,942 km4 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    111,942 km
    Test number
    912032639326
    • NoteBrake pedal pad starting to split
    • NoteFront and rear tyres worn on inner edges
    • NoteSlight blow on rear exhaust joint
    • NoteSlight play n/s track rod end

  19. Fail111,942 km3 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,942 km
    Test number
    110221239346
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • NoteBrake pedal pad starting to split
    • NoteFront and rear tyres worn on inner edges
    • NoteSlight blow on rear exhaust joint
    • NoteSlight play n/s track rod end

  20. Pass104,911 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    104,911 miles
    Test number
    530828928315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail104,911 km3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,911 km
    Test number
    452100928339
    • FailureHeadlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureHeadlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Questions about J4 EUO

Does J4 EUO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J4 EUO is valid until 2 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on J4 EUO?
The MOT on J4 EUO is valid until 2 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J4 EUO done?
J4 EUO was recorded at 188,886 km at its MOT on 3 Aug 2026, an average of 4,741 km a year.
Has J4 EUO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J4 EUO has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 10 May 2018.
Has the mileage on J4 EUO ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on J4 EUO find?
J4 EUO passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

Related registrations

Browse all J4E registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.