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AM08 XCJ

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,466 mi
Last recorded75,466 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 XCJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2016 75,466 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint nearside/offside (2.4.G.2)

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside/offside (2.4.G.2)

Front steering arms have slight play

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 65,795 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

some damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

Fail 17 Mar 2015 65,791 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f brake dragging slightly

rear brake pads wearing low

some damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 26 Mar 2014 57,749 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 50,661 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside front tyre outer wall damaged

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 42,450 miles

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

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

Nearside rear fog lamp lens broken - Dummy lamp with no bulb

Tyres perished - Offside front and Nearside front

Fail 22 Feb 2012 42,447 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside rear fog lamp lens broken - Dummy lamp with no bulb

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Tyres perished X3 - OSF-NSF-NSR

Pass 2 Mar 2011 30,049 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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AM08 XCJ is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 AM08 XCJ, 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 XCJ registered?

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

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