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AO58 AVU

2008 Mitsubishi Outlander

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,629 mi
Last recorded149,629 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander96,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO58 AVU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelOutlander
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 149,629 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2026 149,627 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 142,970 miles

Spare tyre defective underinflated ()

Fail 14 Jan 2025 142,968 miles

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

Spare tyre defective underinflated ()

Pass 22 Jan 2024 147,209 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 127,204 miles

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

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 20 Jan 2022 122,510 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 122,510 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 114,341 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Dec 2019 106,755 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 97,174 miles

Offside Front wheel slight vibration on rotation , possible bearing / diff

Fail 3 Jan 2019 97,171 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front wheel slight vibration on rotation , possible bearing / diff

Pass 29 Dec 2017 90,460 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2017 90,460 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 83,370 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens protectors dirty (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, bald outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 74,399 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 61,968 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Dec 2013 49,710 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Poor pad to disc contact at the rear brakes

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Feb 2013 37,423 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 28,228 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front and rear brake discs wearing, rears corroding and the offside rear disc is scored

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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AO58 AVU is a 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AO58 AVU, 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 AO58 AVU registered?

AO58 AVU is a 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander, first registered on 6 September 2008.

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