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AV08 AOU

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,014 mi
Last recorded128,014 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 AOU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2022 128,014 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 116,557 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 110,573 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 110,323 miles

Rear Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 98,942 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2018 86,340 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 76,014 miles

Front exhaust flexy coroded

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' small chip (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 74,646 miles

Exhaust front flexible joint braid detached & deteriorated

Exhaust joint flanges and bolts extensively corroded and waisted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 74,630 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Expired tax disc holder & assistance sticker (8.3.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Exhaust front flexible joint braid detached & deteriorated

Exhaust joint flanges and bolts extensively corroded and waisted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 69,499 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 62,889 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 62,889 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Exhaust heat shield insecure, front pipe to cat

NSF Brake binding slightly

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Apr 2013 52,878 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 52,874 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2012 41,483 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nsr tyre has cut in the tread to cords but not longer than 25mm

osr tyre has cut in the tread to the cords but not longer than 25mm

Pass 23 Mar 2011 32,355 miles

NSR tyre has cut in tread down to cords but not bigger than 25mm

OSR tyre has cut in tread down to cords but not bigger than 25mm

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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AV08 AOU is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AV08 AOU, 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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AV08 AOU is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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