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A4 GVE

2008 Mitsubishi Outlander

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

97,677 mi
Last recorded97,677 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander96,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 GVE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelOutlander
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 97,677 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2026 97,677 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 94,576 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 92,558 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 92,558 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 90,586 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

o/side and n/side rear metalbrake pipes surface corrosion near flexibles

Pass 1 Mar 2022 88,753 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 86,455 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine covers fitted engine bay under guards fitted

unable to check seat belt operation of extra seats in rear compartment due to them being stored away

Pass 12 Mar 2020 84,362 miles

front tyres close to limit

o/side front metal brake pipe surface corrosion

Pass 7 Mar 2019 82,158 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 79,221 miles

all rear brake pipes starting to corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2017 75,975 miles

Corrosion to inner sills at rear

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight oil leak

Surface corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 9 Mar 2017 75,975 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Corrosion to inner sills at rear

Front discs are in poor condition

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inside edge is bald (4.1.E.1)

Slight oil leak

Surface corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 7 Mar 2016 73,517 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 71,517 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 69,363 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 66,311 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Mar 2013 66,311 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2012 63,738 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2012 63,735 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2012 63,735 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 60,428 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Outlander?

Based on 726,436 MOT tests across 75,074 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
8,010
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
75,074
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,278
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,050
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 4,007
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,610
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A4 GVE is a 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 96,803 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Outlander fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,278 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A4 GVE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Outlander typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Mitsubishi Outlander is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A4 GVE is a 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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