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AM08 XGS

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,418 mi
Last recorded83,418 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 XGS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 83,418 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened multiple rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2025 82,366 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear, n/s/r shows signs of over-heating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened multiple rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 70,286 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front subframe corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front corrosion by battery tray

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear both rear backing plates heavily corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2024 70,286 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush lifted (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front subframe corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front corrosion by battery tray

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes lifted (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear both rear backing plates heavily corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2023 60,860 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 50,681 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 45,589 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 41,567 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 41,558 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 38,132 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed pipe to rear flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed pipe to rear flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake does not release very quickly. [advise further attn]

Fail 4 Jul 2018 38,122 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing corner broken off (0.1 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed pipe to rear flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed pipe to rear flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake does not release very quickly. [advise further attn]

Pass 8 Jun 2017 34,934 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 31,884 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 31,733 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 28,239 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 28,234 miles

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

Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 24,135 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 20,672 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 20,672 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 17,687 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 15,590 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 XGS is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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