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16 WEV

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

20,696 mi
Last recorded20,696 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration16 WEV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 20,696 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 20,113 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023
Pass 6 Sep 2022
Pass 1 Jul 2021
Pass 22 Apr 2017 91,113 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 91,113 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 82,464 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 73,733 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 64,263 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 54,348 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 43,694 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 43,691 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 28,731 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Lancer?

Based on 382,912 MOT tests across 33,260 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
5,235
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
33,260
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,095
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,710
position lamp(s) not working 4,694
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 4,425
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,236
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16 WEV is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 63,219 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Lancer fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,095 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 16 WEV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Lancer typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 18 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 16 WEV registered?

16 WEV is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 16 May 2008.

Is 16 WEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 16 WEV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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