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AH1398CM

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,963 mi
Last recorded123,963 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAH1398CM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 123,963 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 118,285 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 112,537 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 112,414 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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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AH1398CM is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AH1398CM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AH1398CM registered?

AH1398CM is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 23 February 2008.

Is AH1398CM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AH1398CM shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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