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Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,000 cc

T578 NWLMOT history

T578 NWL is a silver petrol Mitsubishi Lancer first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 21 May 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 98,854 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 May 2027
Mileage
98,854 km
At MOT on 22 May 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,956 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T578 NWL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mitsubishi
Model
Lancer
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 May 2027
Latest MOT test
22 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T578 NWL was last recorded at 98,854 km on 22 May 2026, 1,710 km more than at the previous MOT on 26 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,144 km · 26 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,710 km
Average per year
1,956 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,854 km
  • 2024 – 97,144 km
  • 2023 – 94,025 km
  • 2022 – 93,218 km
  • 2021 – 91,753 km
  • 2020 – 89,904 km
  • 2019 – 88,088 km
  • 2018 – 84,435 km
  • 2017 – 81,800 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,854 km

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

11 tests since 1 Sept 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,854 km (+1,710)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2027
    Odometer
    98,854 km
    Test number
    460478105180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass97,144 km (+3,119)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    97,144 km
    Test number
    479598518697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass94,025 km (+807)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    94,025 km
    Test number
    164383091342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass93,218 km (+1,465)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    93,218 km
    Test number
    329723202790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass91,753 km (+1,849)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    91,753 km
    Test number
    628128409338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass89,904 km (+1,816)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    89,904 km
    Test number
    509373962909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass88,088 km (+3,653)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    88,088 km
    Test number
    101531953590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass84,435 km (+58)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    84,435 km
    Test number
    602439155483
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  9. Fail84,377 km (+2,577)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,377 km
    Test number
    669555710039
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorRear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass81,800 km3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    81,800 km
    Test number
    506789587223
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced outer lens faded slightly (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryAll 4tyres cracking / perishing tread pattern and side walls
  11. Fail81,795 km9 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,795 km
    Test number
    769407640410
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear arm outer bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear arm outer bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced outer lens faded slightly (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryAll 4tyres cracking / perishing tread pattern and side walls

Questions about T578 NWL

Does T578 NWL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T578 NWL is valid until 21 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T578 NWL?
The MOT on T578 NWL is valid until 21 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T578 NWL done?
T578 NWL was recorded at 98,854 km at its MOT on 22 May 2026, an average of 1,956 km a year.
Has T578 NWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T578 NWL has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2018.
Has the mileage on T578 NWL 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 T578 NWL find?
T578 NWL passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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