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AE57 KYN

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

47,842 mi
Last recorded47,842 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE57 KYN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2023 47,842 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 47,614 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 45,555 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 44,749 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 42,482 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2018 41,071 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 38,816 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 35,966 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 32,956 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jan 2015 32,956 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2014 30,309 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to freely rotate all road wheels by hand due to 4 wheel drive set-up

windscreen wipers lightly smearing at time of test

Fail 13 Jan 2014 30,309 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to freely rotate all road wheels by hand due to 4 wheel drive set-up

windscreen wipers lightly smearing at time of test

Pass 11 Jan 2013 25,511 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 23,002 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 18,110 miles

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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AE57 KYN is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AE57 KYN, 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 AE57 KYN registered?

AE57 KYN is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 8 January 2008.

Is AE57 KYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE57 KYN shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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