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AM08 XCE

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

232,582 mi
Last recorded232,582 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 XCE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2021 232,582 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Apr 2021 232,569 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 203,934 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip to screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Top end. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure Strong advise. (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure Strong advise. (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Also noise coming from o/s/r. (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 203,934 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush also starting to split from bonding. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip to screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Top end. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure Strong advise. (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure Strong advise. (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Also noise coming from o/s/r. (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 174,990 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear longitudinal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 174,988 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating brake disc corroded and pitted (1.2.1 (e))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear longitudinal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 156,733 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under trays fitted

Fail 1 Mar 2018 156,733 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2017 138,160 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 111,263 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 97,423 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 97,423 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 85,511 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2014 85,508 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 72,512 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 60,477 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 3 Mar 2011 45,592 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 45,592 miles

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

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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AM08 XCE 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 61.1%.

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 AM08 XCE, 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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AM08 XCE is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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