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AM08 XGV

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

98,879 mi
Last recorded98,879 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 XGV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2024 98,879 miles

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))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 98,878 miles

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))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 91,360 miles

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))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 90,578 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 85,206 miles

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))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 72,950 miles

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))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 63,412 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2018 62,547 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 56,537 miles

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)

Pass 27 May 2016 52,007 miles

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)

Pass 14 May 2015 47,005 miles

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)

Pass 20 May 2014 42,066 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 May 2013 35,247 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 28,464 miles

NSR Tyre cracking

OSF Tyre cracking

OSR Tyre cracking

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

Pass 25 May 2011 22,172 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 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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What year was AM08 XGV registered?

AM08 XGV is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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