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Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

L83 ABCMOT history

L83 ABC is a black diesel Mitsubishi Lancer first used on 31 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 25 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 106,641 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.

L83 ABC black Mitsubishi Lancer – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mitsubishi Lancer, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 May 2027
Mileage
106,641 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,062 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L83 ABC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mitsubishi
Model
Lancer
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
31 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 May 2027
Latest MOT test
20 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L83 ABC was last recorded at 106,641 miles on 20 May 2026, 755 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,886 miles · 23 May 2025
Between the last two tests
755 miles
Average per year
6,062 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,641 miles
  • 2025 – 105,886 miles
  • 2024 – 104,842 miles
  • 2023 – 102,585 miles
  • 2022 – 100,107 miles
  • 2021 – 97,116 miles
  • 2020 – 94,777 miles
  • 2019 – 85,134 miles
  • 2018 – 73,882 miles
  • 2017 – 64,695 miles
  • 2016 – 58,521 miles
  • 2015 – 51,734 miles
  • 2014 – 41,441 miles
  • 2013 – 31,979 miles
  • 2012 – 21,023 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,641 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Both front tyres getting low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 4 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,641 miles (+755)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2027
    Odometer
    106,641 miles
    Test number
    339897623062
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass105,886 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2026
    Odometer
    105,886 miles
    Test number
    391805191397
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail105,884 miles (+1,042)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,884 miles
    Test number
    932637395478
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass104,842 miles (+2,257)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2025
    Odometer
    104,842 miles
    Test number
    492065445232
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass102,585 miles (+2,478)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2024
    Odometer
    102,585 miles
    Test number
    839614336964
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass100,107 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2023
    Odometer
    100,107 miles
    Test number
    139801369444
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail100,106 miles (+2,990)3 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,106 miles
    Test number
    490844207523
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass97,116 miles (+2,339)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2022
    Odometer
    97,116 miles
    Test number
    922663828998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass94,777 miles (+9,643)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2021
    Odometer
    94,777 miles
    Test number
    610077432679
    • 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. Pass85,134 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    85,134 miles
    Test number
    780981036534

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail85,134 miles (+11,252)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,134 miles
    Test number
    311433572298
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass73,882 miles (+27)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    73,882 miles
    Test number
    261911255875
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Fail73,855 miles (+9,160)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,855 miles
    Test number
    113563499120
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass64,695 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    64,695 miles
    Test number
    965456495562
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Fail64,683 miles (+6,162)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,683 miles
    Test number
    960703353624
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass58,521 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2017
    Odometer
    58,521 miles
    Test number
    239546823198
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres getting low
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres slightly out of shape on tread
    • AdvisoryDiscs worn

  17. Fail58,520 miles (+6,786)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,520 miles
    Test number
    145074830998
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres getting low
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres slightly out of shape on tread
    • AdvisoryDiscs worn

  18. Pass51,734 miles (+10,293)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    51,734 miles
    Test number
    627717915186
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass41,441 miles (+9,462)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    41,441 miles
    Test number
    296181574096
    • NoteThe o/s front tyre is wearing on the edges.

  20. Pass31,979 miles (+10,956)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    31,979 miles
    Test number
    578583093093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass21,023 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    21,023 miles
    Test number
    926675992092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L83 ABC

Does L83 ABC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L83 ABC is valid until 25 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L83 ABC?
The MOT on L83 ABC is valid until 25 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L83 ABC done?
L83 ABC was recorded at 106,641 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 6,062 miles a year.
Has L83 ABC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L83 ABC has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 23 May 2025.
Has the mileage on L83 ABC 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 L83 ABC find?
L83 ABC passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with 6 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 3 more.

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