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White · Petrol · 1999 · 1,997 cc

T181 VAOMOT history

T181 VAO is a white petrol Mitsubishi Lancer first used on 1 Feb 2011. Its MOT expired on 27 Jun 2026 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 74,880 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Jun 2026
Mileage
74,880 mi
At MOT on 18 Jun 2025
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
808 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T181 VAO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mitsubishi
Model
Lancer
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Feb 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T181 VAO was last recorded at 74,880 miles on 18 Jun 2025, 792 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,088 miles · 28 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
792 miles
Average per year
808 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 74,880 miles
  • 2024 – 74,088 miles
  • 2023 – 74,068 miles
  • 2022 – 73,418 miles
  • 2014 – 73,075 miles
  • 2013 – 73,068 miles
  • 2012 – 70,001 miles
  • 2011 – 63,254 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,880 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)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

11 tests since 28 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,880 miles (+792)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    74,880 miles
    Test number
    765829608586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass74,088 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    74,088 miles
    Test number
    183448583998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass74,068 miles (+650)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    74,068 miles
    Test number
    668434759569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass73,418 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    73,418 miles
    Test number
    457438356687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail73,413 miles (+338)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,413 miles
    Test number
    770577210567
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  6. Pass73,075 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2015
    Odometer
    73,075 miles
    Test number
    426546024171
    • 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)
  7. Fail73,075 miles (+7)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,075 miles
    Test number
    226243624133
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • 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)
  8. Pass73,068 miles (+3,067)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    73,068 miles
    Test number
    266375403491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass70,001 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    70,001 miles
    Test number
    348607522061
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
  10. Fail70,001 miles (+6,747)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,001 miles
    Test number
    525857122025
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
  11. Pass63,254 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    63,254 miles
    Test number
    119668821042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T181 VAO

Does T181 VAO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T181 VAO expired on 27 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T181 VAO?
The MOT on T181 VAO expired on 27 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T181 VAO done?
T181 VAO was recorded at 74,880 miles at its MOT on 18 Jun 2025, an average of 808 miles a year.
Has T181 VAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T181 VAO has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on T181 VAO 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 T181 VAO find?
T181 VAO passed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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