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Red · Petrol · 2004 · 1,997 cc

J8 EVLMOT history

J8 EVL is a red petrol Mitsubishi Lancer first used on 23 Feb 2004. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 108,307 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jun 2027
Mileage
108,307 mi
At MOT on 17 Jun 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,813 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 EVL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mitsubishi
Model
Lancer
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
23 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 EVL was last recorded at 108,307 miles on 17 Jun 2026, 57 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Feb 2014: 78,162 miles, lower than 90,003 miles on 14 Feb 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
108,250 miles · 27 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
57 miles
Average per year
3,813 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,307 miles
  • 2025 – 108,250 miles
  • 2024 – 106,439 miles
  • 2023 – 105,012 miles
  • 2022 – 103,520 miles
  • 2021 – 101,851 miles
  • 2020 – 101,594 miles
  • 2019 – 99,920 miles
  • 2018 – 98,043 miles
  • 2017 – 96,632 miles
  • 2016 – 90,760 miles
  • 2015 – 78,983 miles
  • 2014 – 78,162 miles
  • 2013 – 68,214 miles
  • 2012 – 67,709 miles
  • 2011 – 48,699 miles
  • 2008 – 45,669 miles
  • 2007 – 34,817 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,307 miles
  • AdvisoryUnder-sealed

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 9 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,307 miles (+57)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    108,307 miles
    Test number
    622894550593
    • AdvisoryUnder-sealed

  2. Pass108,250 miles (+1,811)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    108,250 miles
    Test number
    204327915829
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeavily under sealed

  3. Pass106,439 miles (+1,427)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    106,439 miles
    Test number
    349071160838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass105,012 miles (+1,492)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    105,012 miles
    Test number
    420763454652
    • AdvisoryUnderbody undersealed

  5. Pass103,520 miles (+1,669)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    103,520 miles
    Test number
    208281964408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass101,851 miles (+257)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    101,851 miles
    Test number
    905901936499
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle heavily undersealed

  7. Pass101,594 miles (+1,674)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    101,594 miles
    Test number
    179084320297
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass99,920 miles (+1,877)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    99,920 miles
    Test number
    660686873792
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass98,043 miles (+1,411)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    98,043 miles
    Test number
    209165394669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass96,632 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    96,632 miles
    Test number
    374746544228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail96,631 miles (+5,871)7 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,631 miles
    Test number
    770202984030
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass90,760 miles (+11,777)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    90,760 miles
    Test number
    196340424458
    • AdvisoryFUEL PIPES CORRODED
    • AdvisoryOIL LEAK
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  13. Pass78,983 miles (+821)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    78,983 miles
    Test number
    349142745070
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass78,162 miles (-11,841)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    78,162 miles
    Test number
    108418244473
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Fail90,003 miles (+21,789)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,003 miles
    Test number
    266555244058
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureSteering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureFront brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass68,214 miles (+505)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    68,214 miles
    Test number
    218202243084
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass67,709 miles (+19,010)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    67,709 miles
    Test number
    686489142017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass48,699 miles (+3,030)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    48,699 miles
    Test number
    407676741080
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail45,669 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,669 miles
    Test number
    551192598081
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  20. Pass45,669 miles (+10,852)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    45,669 miles
    Test number
    891882198066
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  21. Pass34,817 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    34,817 miles
    Test number
    820448867069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 EVL

Does J8 EVL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 EVL is valid until 26 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 EVL?
The MOT on J8 EVL is valid until 26 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 EVL done?
J8 EVL was recorded at 108,307 miles at its MOT on 17 Jun 2026, an average of 3,813 miles a year.
Has J8 EVL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 EVL has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2017.
Has the mileage on J8 EVL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Feb 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on J8 EVL find?
J8 EVL passed its latest MOT on 17 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: under-sealed.

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