
Mitsubishi Lancer
Red · Petrol · 2008 · 1,798 cc
L26 DVEMOT history
L26 DVE is a red petrol Mitsubishi Lancer first used on 7 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 5 May 2024 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 85,896 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 5 May 2024
- Mileage
- 85,896 mi
- At MOT on 6 May 2023
- MOT tests
- 13
- 10 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 6,026 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L26 DVE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mitsubishi
- Model
- Lancer
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,798 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 7 Mar 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 5 May 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 6 May 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
L26 DVE was last recorded at 85,896 miles on 6 May 2023, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 May 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 85,890 miles · 5 May 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 6 miles
- Average per year
- 6,026 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 85,896 miles
- 2019 – 75,717 miles
- 2018 – 59,810 miles
- 2017 – 46,887 miles
- 2016 – 39,675 miles
- 2015 – 33,857 miles
- 2014 – 28,736 miles
- 2013 – 22,169 miles
- 2012 – 16,988 miles
- 2011 – 12,431 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear and underside waxoyled (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Full MOT history
13 tests since 25 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass85,896 miles (+6)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2024
- Odometer
- 85,896 miles
- Test number
- 390723243025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear and underside waxoyled (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail85,890 miles (+10,173)1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,890 miles
- Test number
- 803722515838
- MajorNearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources x 1 (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass75,717 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 75,717 miles
- Test number
- 588096391469
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail75,717 miles (+15,907)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,717 miles
- Test number
- 472275659137
- MajorNearside 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 (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass59,810 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 59,810 miles
- Test number
- 533783686119
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail59,810 miles (+12,923)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,810 miles
- Test number
- 955783944439
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass46,887 miles (+7,212)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 46,887 miles
- Test number
- 273722234802
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,675 miles (+5,818)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 39,675 miles
- Test number
- 259418389775
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,857 miles (+5,121)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 33,857 miles
- Test number
- 199858845047
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,736 miles (+6,567)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 28,736 miles
- Test number
- 418049544014
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,169 miles (+5,181)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 22,169 miles
- Test number
- 387192753018
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,988 miles (+4,557)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 16,988 miles
- Test number
- 456551652070
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,431 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 12,431 miles
- Test number
- 445486251029
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L26 DVE
- Does L26 DVE currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L26 DVE expired on 5 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L26 DVE?
- The MOT on L26 DVE expired on 5 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L26 DVE done?
- L26 DVE was recorded at 85,896 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2023, an average of 6,026 miles a year.
- Has L26 DVE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L26 DVE has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 5 May 2023.
- Has the mileage on L26 DVE 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 L26 DVE find?
- L26 DVE passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear and underside waxoyled.
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