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AM08 XGX

2008 Mitsubishi Outlander

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

112,891 mi
Last recorded112,891 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander96,803 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 XGX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelOutlander
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 112,891 miles

All under body and front to rear all suspension components corroded

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to rear corroded back box leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 109,459 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n.s & o.s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n.s & o.s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n.s & o.s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 101,073 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n.s & o.s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear corrosion to exhaust back box

corrosion to underbody

Fail 10 Jan 2024 101,066 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n.s & o.s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear corrosion to exhaust back box

corrosion to underbody

Pass 16 Jan 2023 93,063 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsf & osf (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsr & osr (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear joint & box corroded

parking brake slight reserve travel

Fail 16 Jan 2023 93,061 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsf & osf (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsr & osr (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear joint & box corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2022 85,972 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

n/s obligatory mirror slightly cracked but not affecting much the rear view .

Pass 15 Jan 2021 76,096 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 74,266 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 68,419 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 64,439 miles

rear exhaust box slightly corroded on plate where hangers are welded on to

Pass 22 Nov 2016 58,530 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end dust boot perished.

Pass 20 Nov 2015 52,133 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 45,305 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 40,096 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 34,221 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 34,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 27,858 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 20,777 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Outlander?

Based on 726,436 MOT tests across 75,074 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
8,010
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
75,074
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,278
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,050
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 4,007
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,610
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AM08 XGX is a 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 96,803 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Outlander fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,278 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AM08 XGX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Outlander typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Mitsubishi Outlander is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AM08 XGX registered?

AM08 XGX is a 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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