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AM08 XCL

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

306,853 mi
Last recorded306,853 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 306,853 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2025 306,853 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 297,696 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2024 297,696 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides front (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both sides front (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 284,061 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

both headlamp lenses faded

both rear axle offside and nearside lower suspension arm front bushes beginning to split

Pass 27 May 2022 270,078 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust back box slightly corroded

Fail 27 May 2022 270,078 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust back box slightly corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2021 232,186 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 196,000 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Strong advise. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 May 2020 195,073 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low May not adjust (appears an issue with the lamp). (4.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working Both. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Strong advise. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 163,203 miles

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

Front Flexible link on exhaust deteriorated.

Fail 5 Apr 2019 162,172 miles

Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working Both sides. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Flexible link on exhaust deteriorated.

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 116,099 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 116,081 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 97,941 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 97,941 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 79,201 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 52,903 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 40,769 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 39,544 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 39,544 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 34,961 miles

wear on rear brake discs

Pass 28 Mar 2011 29,812 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 XCL is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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