MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,879 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex join leaking (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken one side (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle possibly due to pad broken (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake lining has come off and jammed in back plate (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex y leaking (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken one side (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively And offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively And offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive And offside rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated And offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement And offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring worn And offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed and offside (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
exhaust corroded
Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Centre Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance hi-level (1.2.1d)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads approx. 2-3mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
NSR Tyre cracking
OSF Tyre cracking
OSR Tyre cracking
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Lancer?
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AM08 XGV is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 XGV, 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 XGV is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 30 May 2008.
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