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AC08 LRN

2008 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

159,827 mi
Last recorded159,827 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Colt55,449 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 LRN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 159,827 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes are perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

small splits to both he front wiper blades

Pass 22 Jul 2024 155,961 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion to the inner sills

corrosion to the the exhaust

corrosion to the under body

oil level low

perishing to the front ball joint rubbers

perishing to the track rod end ball joint rubbers

Pass 24 Jul 2023 152,078 miles

BOTH REAR INNER SILLS CORRODED

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

PERISHING TO BOTH FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT DUST COVERS

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH FRONT (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 148,286 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to the exhaust

perishing to both the ball joint rubbers

small split to the o/s wiper

Pass 14 Jul 2021 145,218 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides are perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

slight damage to the n/s sill

Pass 6 Aug 2020 143,320 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to see inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 137,897 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 56,963 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 51,164 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 46,279 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 41,488 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Apr 2015 41,488 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 37,763 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 May 2013 32,996 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)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 27,071 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 23,010 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 22,978 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Colt?

Based on 950,325 MOT tests across 68,947 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
5,095
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
68,947
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26,841
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,645
Registration plate lamp not working 16,687
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12,487
position lamp(s) not working 9,761
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AC08 LRN is a 2008 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2008 Mitsubishi Colt models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 55,449 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Colt fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 26,841 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AC08 LRN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was AC08 LRN registered?

AC08 LRN is a 2008 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is AC08 LRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC08 LRN shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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