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AE08 FCJ

2008 Mitsubishi I

Silver Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

55,071 mi
Last recorded55,071 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi I31,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 FCJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelI
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 55,071 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 53,683 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 49,681 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disks verry pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slight split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 49,679 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch has sharp edge due to corrosion (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disks verry pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slight split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 44,970 miles

Speedometer operation impaired constantly turns on and off (7.8 (b) (i))

all instruments and warning lamps fluctuate on and off constantly with engine running

Pass 17 Mar 2022 40,345 miles

Speedometer operation impaired speedometer and all other instruments continually turn off and on (7.8 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 40,344 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure no detent on folding mechainisum (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure no detent on folding mechainsum (3.3 (b) (ii))

Speedometer operation impaired speedometer and all other instruments continually turn off and on (7.8 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 38,838 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 37,554 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 36,655 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated All tyres low on pressure (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 35,314 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 33,922 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 31,710 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 28,423 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 25,367 miles

Exhaust system badly corroded

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2014 25,367 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust system badly corroded

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 25,329 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 25,195 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 19,494 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi I?

Based on 8,915 MOT tests across 621 vehicles.

81.2%
Pass Rate
3,147
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
621
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 134
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 87
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened 77
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 58
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 55
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AE08 FCJ is a 2008 Mitsubishi I in Silver with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2008 Mitsubishi I models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 31,898 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi I fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 134 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE08 FCJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi I typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Mitsubishi I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE08 FCJ is a 2008 Mitsubishi I, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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