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AU08 XEX

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Purple Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

146,688 mi
Last recorded146,688 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 XEX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 146,688 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside wiper hitting edge of screen

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced along with all associated bracing and suspension arms (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2026 146,567 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 141,511 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both lower ball joint gaiters perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively brake sticking near limit (1.2.1 (f))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower suspension arms very rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arms front bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

coolant stains under thermostat housing

Fail 10 Mar 2025 141,497 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of offside front to rear rusted (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both ''d bushes worn excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of nearside front to rear rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both lower ball joint gaiters perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively brake sticking near limit (1.2.1 (f))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower suspension arms very rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arms front bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

coolant stains under thermostat housing

front undertray slightly loose

Pass 4 Mar 2024 131,520 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Temporary fuel cap fitted (screw down type)

Fail 1 Mar 2024 131,517 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Inner tail light (in boot lid) (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Temporary fuel cap fitted (screw down type)

Pass 27 Feb 2023 127,599 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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))

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

Fail 27 Feb 2023 127,599 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 123,604 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 118,808 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 115,870 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 115,870 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 105,814 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall has few cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 97,445 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 88,083 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 80,249 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 67,666 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 52,452 miles

front discs starting to corrode

Pass 28 Feb 2013 40,886 miles

front/rear brake discs starting to corrode

offside rear brake starting to bind

Pass 29 Feb 2012 31,248 miles

cracks in offside rear tyre

front brake discs starting to corrode

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge, raised tread (advise replacement) & cracks in tread

Pass 1 Mar 2011 22,686 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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AU08 XEX is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Purple with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AU08 XEX, 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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AU08 XEX is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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