CarVerify

Free Car Check

AO08 NWU

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1584cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

123,623 mi
Last recorded123,623 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mitsubishi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 NWU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 123,623 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 123,623 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 96,712 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 96,712 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 74,887 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (3.5.1i)

strong advisory front exhaust flexy pipe blowing

Pass 22 Sep 2014 61,985 miles

frontpipe flexible is frayed and has a small blow

Fail 22 Sep 2014 61,985 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

frontpipe flexible is frayed and has a small blow

Pass 16 May 2014 58,723 miles

exhaust flexi in poor condition

offside rear tyre tread cracked

Fail 9 May 2014 58,524 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

exhaust flexi in poor condition

offside rear tyre tread cracked

Pass 25 Apr 2013 48,332 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 19 Apr 2013 48,144 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 3 May 2012 37,504 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 37,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside rear fog lamp not working.both rear fog lamps smashed.

Pass 1 Apr 2011 26,352 miles

nearside rear fog lamp lense broken and lamp inoperative.

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
Full Mitsubishi Lancer reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AO08 NWU is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AO08 NWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AO08 NWU?

You can check the full history of AO08 NWU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AO08 NWU registered?

AO08 NWU is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is AO08 NWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO08 NWU shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AO08 NWU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AO08 NWU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.