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AK08 FJX

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

110,415 mi
Last recorded110,415 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK08 FJX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 110,415 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2024 110,367 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 107,501 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 105,543 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Aug 2022 105,543 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 98,466 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 90,629 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

battery secured with cable ties

o/s cv boot leaking grease

Pass 22 May 2019 83,666 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2018 69,092 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 68,994 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated front & rear (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front & rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 68,461 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack between tread.

Pass 24 Feb 2015 60,214 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 51,738 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 44,163 miles

both rear tyres worn uneven on edge

Fail 27 Feb 2013 44,163 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres worn uneven on edge

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 37,212 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 28,494 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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AK08 FJX is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 AK08 FJX, 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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AK08 FJX is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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