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Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

L18 AHNMOT history

L18 AHN is a blue diesel Mitsubishi Lancer first used on 30 Jun 2011. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 85,847 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

L18 AHN blue Mitsubishi Lancer – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mitsubishi Lancer, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jan 2027
Mileage
85,847 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,788 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 AHN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mitsubishi
Model
Lancer
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
30 Jun 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 AHN was last recorded at 85,847 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 35 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,812 miles · 14 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
35 miles
Average per year
5,788 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,847 miles
  • 2025 – 81,895 miles
  • 2024 – 77,808 miles
  • 2023 – 72,744 miles
  • 2022 – 69,278 miles
  • 2021 – 64,567 miles
  • 2020 – 60,729 miles
  • 2019 – 56,338 miles
  • 2018 – 51,840 miles
  • 2017 – 42,913 miles
  • 2016 – 28,778 miles
  • 2015 – 25,198 miles
  • 2014 – 19,231 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,847 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi over fuel tank (corroded)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi above fuel tank (corroded)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 17 Jul 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,847 miles (+35)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    85,847 miles
    Test number
    978255224004
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail85,812 miles (+3,917)3 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,812 miles
    Test number
    815128287936
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass81,895 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    81,895 miles
    Test number
    623451812453
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail81,895 miles (+4,087)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,895 miles
    Test number
    848947379469
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass77,808 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    77,808 miles
    Test number
    363834434417
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi over fuel tank (corroded) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi above fuel tank (corroded) (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail77,801 miles (+5,057)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,801 miles
    Test number
    681526009337
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi over fuel tank (corroded) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi above fuel tank (corroded) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant below minimum

  7. Pass72,744 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    72,744 miles
    Test number
    565021451896
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Mid to rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Mid to rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Fail72,744 miles (+3,466)1 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,744 miles
    Test number
    915331069003
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Mid to rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Mid to rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass69,278 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    69,278 miles
    Test number
    436079093874
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail69,278 miles (+4,711)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,278 miles
    Test number
    452336069455
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass64,567 miles (+3,838)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    64,567 miles
    Test number
    587188354915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass60,729 miles (+4,391)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    60,729 miles
    Test number
    676384957586
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass56,338 miles (+4,498)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    56,338 miles
    Test number
    523688814092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass51,840 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    51,840 miles
    Test number
    675675041508
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1.6mm 205/60/16 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1.6mm 205/60/16 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/60/16 (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail51,837 miles (+8,924)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,837 miles
    Test number
    224666478784
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1.6mm 205/60/16 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1.6mm 205/60/16 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/60/16 (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass42,913 miles (+14,135)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    42,913 miles
    Test number
    925701617204
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front registration plate smaller than standard but characters standard size

  17. Pass28,778 miles (+3,580)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    28,778 miles
    Test number
    625825242662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass25,198 miles (+5,967)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    25,198 miles
    Test number
    667256995188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass19,231 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    19,231 miles
    Test number
    128648494154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 AHN

Does L18 AHN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 AHN is valid until 18 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 AHN?
The MOT on L18 AHN is valid until 18 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 AHN done?
L18 AHN was recorded at 85,847 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 5,788 miles a year.
Has L18 AHN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 AHN has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L18 AHN 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 L18 AHN find?
L18 AHN passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front coil spring corroded, and 7 more.

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