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Mitsubishi Eclipse

Red · Petrol · 1997 · 1,997 cc

P840 AFEMOT history

P840 AFE is a red petrol Mitsubishi Eclipse first used on 11 Apr 1997. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 197,959 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
197,959 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,348 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P840 AFE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mitsubishi
Model
Eclipse
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
11 Apr 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P840 AFE was last recorded at 197,959 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 3,658 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
194,301 miles · 26 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,658 miles
Average per year
4,348 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 197,959 miles
  • 2025 – 194,301 miles
  • 2023 – 187,036 miles
  • 2020 – 186,441 miles
  • 2019 – 177,154 miles
  • 2018 – 170,283 miles
  • 2017 – 163,843 miles
  • 2016 – 157,002 miles
  • 2015 – 154,836 miles
  • 2014 – 151,484 miles
  • 2013 – 140,286 miles
  • 2010 – 130,411 miles
  • 2008 – 119,716 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass197,959 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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 Both front flexi ferrules coated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 2 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass197,959 miles (+3,658)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    197,959 miles
    Test number
    363460434508
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass194,301 miles (+7,265)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    194,301 miles
    Test number
    527007879461
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass187,036 miles (+595)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    187,036 miles
    Test number
    146905369160
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass186,441 miles (+19)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    186,441 miles
    Test number
    168097597275
    • AdvisoryFront Both front flexi ferrules coated
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to underbody and some suspension components

  5. Fail186,422 miles (+9,268)1 dangerous2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,422 miles
    Test number
    440687811803
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Both front flexi ferrules coated
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to underbody and some suspension components

  6. Pass177,154 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    177,154 miles
    Test number
    396061337596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail177,145 miles (+6,862)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,145 miles
    Test number
    322047688569
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face surface breaking away (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre weaering inner edges
    • AdvisoryCatalyst converter outer layer coroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust slight blow
    • AdvisoryNearside radiater beam mounting coroded not serious

  8. Pass170,283 miles (+39)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2019
    Odometer
    170,283 miles
    Test number
    826427288520
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch inner wing (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch inner wing (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEngine and under covers fitted
    • AdvisoryWelded repairs to many areas of vehicle these appear and feel solid to finger pressure, to inc: sills front suspension mountings

  9. Fail170,244 miles (+6,401)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,244 miles
    Test number
    315738337543
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch to sill, under plastic sill cover (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch inner wing (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch inner wing (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEngine and under covers fitted

  10. Pass163,843 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2018
    Odometer
    163,843 miles
    Test number
    473990367918
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Fail163,842 miles (+6,840)2 dangerous9 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,842 miles
    Test number
    952520929838
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wheel arch / end of sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass157,002 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2017
    Odometer
    157,002 miles
    Test number
    759763065961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail157,002 miles (+2,166)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,002 miles
    Test number
    903053688581
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  14. Pass154,836 miles (+3,352)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2016
    Odometer
    154,836 miles
    Test number
    656785635120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass151,484 miles (+11,198)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    151,484 miles
    Test number
    595287224051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass140,286 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    140,286 miles
    Test number
    215795313097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail140,286 miles (+9,875)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,286 miles
    Test number
    387825413061
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront cross member under radiator rusty, but not 30cm from structure

  18. Pass130,411 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    130,411 miles
    Test number
    621163010136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail130,409 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,409 miles
    Test number
    644633200145
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass122,996 km1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    122,996 km
    Test number
    251619119401
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteCorrosion under radiator on crossmember

  21. Fail122,996 km2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,996 km
    Test number
    900643119135
    • FailureExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteCorrosion under radiator on crossmember

  22. Pass119,716 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    119,716 miles
    Test number
    962363898022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P840 AFE

Does P840 AFE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P840 AFE is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on P840 AFE?
The MOT on P840 AFE is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P840 AFE done?
P840 AFE was recorded at 197,959 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 4,348 miles a year.
Has P840 AFE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P840 AFE has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on P840 AFE 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 P840 AFE find?
P840 AFE passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill; offside integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill.

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