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Blue · Petrol · 2009 · 1,998 cc

L8 EVOMOT history

L8 EVO is a blue petrol Mitsubishi Lancer first used on 25 Jun 2009. Its MOT expired on 23 May 2026 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 118,001 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Apr 2025.

L8 EVO blue Mitsubishi Lancer – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 23 May 2026
Mileage
118,001 mi
At MOT on 26 Apr 2025
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,688 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 EVO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mitsubishi
Model
Lancer
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
25 Jun 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 May 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 EVO was last recorded at 118,001 miles on 26 Apr 2025, 369 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,632 miles · 10 May 2024
Between the last two tests
369 miles
Average per year
4,688 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 118,001 miles
  • 2024 – 117,632 miles
  • 2023 – 117,032 miles
  • 2022 – 114,135 miles
  • 2021 – 109,734 miles
  • 2018 – 109,711 miles
  • 2017 – 104,538 miles
  • 2016 – 88,928 miles
  • 2015 – 75,626 miles
  • 2014 – 67,939 miles
  • 2013 – 64,843 miles
  • 2012 – 58,330 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,001 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by flexi

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

16 tests since 3 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,001 miles (+369)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2026
    Odometer
    118,001 miles
    Test number
    139382537298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass117,632 miles (+600)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2025
    Odometer
    117,632 miles
    Test number
    150405866779
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOriginal catalytic converter fitted for test ,coil overs fitted to suspension
  3. Pass117,032 miles (+2,897)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2024
    Odometer
    117,032 miles
    Test number
    451419300724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass114,135 miles (+4,401)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2023
    Odometer
    114,135 miles
    Test number
    460943206260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass109,734 miles (+5)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2022
    Odometer
    109,734 miles
    Test number
    148082703999
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail109,729 miles (+18)5 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,729 miles
    Test number
    801051674266
    • MajorEmissions not tested cat converter missing (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass109,711 miles (+5,173)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    109,711 miles
    Test number
    216846686951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass104,538 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    104,538 miles
    Test number
    325169921534
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  9. Fail104,538 miles (+15,610)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,538 miles
    Test number
    971633146639
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  10. Pass88,928 miles (+13,302)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2017
    Odometer
    88,928 miles
    Test number
    422015274612
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyres (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner joint
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  11. Pass75,626 miles (+7,687)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2016
    Odometer
    75,626 miles
    Test number
    899228835110
    • NoteReg plates for being soppy
  12. Pass67,939 miles (+3,096)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2015
    Odometer
    67,939 miles
    Test number
    458152534171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass64,843 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    64,843 miles
    Test number
    276517833428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail64,843 miles (+6,513)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,843 miles
    Test number
    537537233150
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  15. Pass58,330 miles (+4)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    58,330 miles
    Test number
    197300322276
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Fail58,326 miles1 dangerous4 failures3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,326 miles
    Test number
    369256712421
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAll wheel rims damaged
    • NoteTyre wall protecters damaged?

Questions about L8 EVO

Does L8 EVO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L8 EVO expired on 23 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L8 EVO?
The MOT on L8 EVO expired on 23 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L8 EVO done?
L8 EVO was recorded at 118,001 miles at its MOT on 26 Apr 2025, an average of 4,688 miles a year.
Has L8 EVO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 EVO has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 17 May 2021.
Has the mileage on L8 EVO 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 L8 EVO find?
L8 EVO passed its latest MOT on 26 Apr 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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