MOT Status
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146,688 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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
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
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Temporary fuel cap fitted (screw down type)
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)
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))
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))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall has few cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
front discs starting to corrode
front/rear brake discs starting to corrode
offside rear brake starting to bind
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
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Lancer?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was AU08 XEX registered?
AU08 XEX is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 March 2008.
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