MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
232,582 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
under trays fitted
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
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
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)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was AM08 XCE registered?
AM08 XCE is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 March 2008.
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