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AK08 FLG

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

93,548 mi
Last recorded93,548 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 93,548 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear's (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Apr 2025 93,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rear's (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 86,652 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2024 86,648 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 78,031 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 68,577 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe flexi section slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished/cracking outer sidewall and central tread 195/60r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished/cracking outer sidewall and central tread 195/60r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 51,277 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 41,704 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 39,341 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 35,934 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all (4.1.E.1)

all tyres perished

Fail 4 May 2016 35,934 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all (4.1.E.1)

all tyres perished

Pass 15 May 2015 31,823 miles

Rear tyres perished

Pass 16 May 2014 27,162 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 22,504 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 22,504 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 17,953 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 13,780 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 13,625 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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 FLG is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AK08 FLG, 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 FLG is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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