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AE08 RNN

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,573 mi
Last recorded111,573 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 RNN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2020 111,573 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/r16 91v (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 111,573 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/r16 91v (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 107,753 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Jan 2019 107,753 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Jul 2017 96,384 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 89,439 miles

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

exhaust front pipe gauze breaking up

under tray fitted

Fail 8 Sep 2016 89,366 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm showing inner canvas on inner edge & out of shape 195/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

exhaust front pipe gauze breaking up

under tray fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2015 72,465 miles

exhaust front pipe heat shield insecure

items removed

nearside rear footbrake effort lower than offside

under tray fitted

Fail 1 Sep 2015 72,465 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust front pipe heat shield insecure

items removed

nearside rear footbrake effort lower than offside

under tray fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2014 58,947 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 45,301 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 37,299 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 32,934 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 24,639 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

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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AE08 RNN is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AE08 RNN, 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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AE08 RNN is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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