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8 VAE

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,266 mi
Last recorded40,266 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer55,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8 VAE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 6 Aug 2025 40,266 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 40,020 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 39,762 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 38,981 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 38,587 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 36,722 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 35,713 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 34,728 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 30,325 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 29,468 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 27,404 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 26,314 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 25,166 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 24,301 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 23,803 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 22,549 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 21,135 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 19,637 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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8 VAE is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 55,396 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 8 VAE, 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 22 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 8 VAE registered?

8 VAE is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is 8 VAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8 VAE shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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