Mitsubishi Lancer
Red · Petrol · 2008 · 1,798 cc
V17 DLCMOT history
V17 DLC is a red petrol Mitsubishi Lancer first used on 29 Jul 2008. Its MOT expired on 6 Aug 2025 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 123,659 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 6 Aug 2025
- Mileage
- 123,659 mi
- At MOT on 7 Aug 2024
- MOT tests
- 19
- 14 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 8,087 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V17 DLC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mitsubishi
- Model
- Lancer
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,798 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 29 Jul 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 6 Aug 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Aug 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
V17 DLC was last recorded at 123,659 miles on 7 Aug 2024, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 123,648 miles · 6 Aug 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 11 miles
- Average per year
- 8,087 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 123,659 miles
- 2023 – 112,509 miles
- 2022 – 104,525 miles
- 2021 – 93,903 miles
- 2020 – 78,617 miles
- 2019 – 72,669 miles
- 2018 – 67,876 miles
- 2017 – 64,103 miles
- 2016 – 52,817 miles
- 2015 – 39,807 miles
- 2014 – 32,353 miles
- 2013 – 24,701 miles
- 2012 – 21,497 miles
- 2011 – 18,094 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass123,659 miles
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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.
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
19 tests since 19 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass123,659 miles (+11)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 123,659 miles
- Test number
- 650977598248
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail123,648 miles (+11,139)6 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,648 miles
- Test number
- 776549206077
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Pass112,509 miles (+7,984)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 112,509 miles
- Test number
- 833459064624
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHand brake leaver travel high
Pass104,525 miles (+12)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2023
- Odometer
- 104,525 miles
- Test number
- 152983288693
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box baffles insecure
Fail104,513 miles (+10,610)1 dangerous3 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,513 miles
- Test number
- 135910989269
- DangerousFront Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure door mirror (3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box baffles insecure
Pass93,903 miles (+36)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2022
- Odometer
- 93,903 miles
- Test number
- 646309047993
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases noisy (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside & nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has cut outside (5.2.3 (e))
Fail93,867 miles (+15,250)4 dangerous6 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,867 miles
- Test number
- 308031135295
- DangerousNearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront headlamps poor dipped beam pattern
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside mirror unit/loose/damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp flickering
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass78,617 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 78,617 miles
- Test number
- 240485254369
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle Under sealed
Fail78,616 miles (+5,947)1 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,616 miles
- Test number
- 947675149950
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle Under sealed
Pass72,669 miles (+4,793)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 72,669 miles
- Test number
- 787752885623
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,876 miles (+3,773)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 67,876 miles
- Test number
- 987283586897
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,103 miles (+11,286)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 64,103 miles
- Test number
- 461073879519
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,817 miles (+13,010)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 52,817 miles
- Test number
- 779134490257
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,807 miles (+7,454)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 39,807 miles
- Test number
- 185416595149
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,353 miles (+7,652)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 32,353 miles
- Test number
- 379029504241
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,701 miles (+3,204)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 24,701 miles
- Test number
- 297540193471
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,497 miles (+3,403)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 21,497 miles
- Test number
- 526362892197
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail18,094 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 18,094 miles
- Test number
- 346990901236
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass18,094 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 18,094 miles
- Test number
- 515220501274
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V17 DLC
- Does V17 DLC currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V17 DLC expired on 6 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V17 DLC?
- The MOT on V17 DLC expired on 6 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V17 DLC done?
- V17 DLC was recorded at 123,659 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2024, an average of 8,087 miles a year.
- Has V17 DLC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V17 DLC has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2024.
- Has the mileage on V17 DLC 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 V17 DLC find?
- V17 DLC passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2024 with 7 advisories: brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear; front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both side; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.
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