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AD07 MCR

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

42,751 mi
Last recorded42,751 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD07 MCR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 42,751 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 37,373 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2025 37,354 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 May 2024 36,762 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 36,166 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 33,520 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 31,987 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 31,594 miles

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))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 29,801 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 24,628 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 22,979 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 6 Mar 2017 19,810 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 18,072 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 16,328 miles

slight play in front track rod ends

Pass 15 Nov 2011 11,539 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)

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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AD07 MCR is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 AD07 MCR, 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 AD07 MCR registered?

AD07 MCR is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 4 December 2008.

Is AD07 MCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD07 MCR shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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