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AV08 HNK

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

120,484 mi
Last recorded120,484 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 HNK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2021 120,484 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 110,967 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Mar 2019 90,822 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 90,822 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 79,430 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bushes slightly worn (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Apr 2018 79,430 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bushes slightly worn (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 71,128 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x3 (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 62,767 miles

All tyres slightly out of shape

both front anti roll bar drop link bushes perishing

both front tyres close to the legal limit/ cracking and worn on inner edge

chip(s) in windscreen

nail in nsr tyre

rear discs corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2016 62,767 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

All tyres slightly out of shape

Hand brake has limited reserve travel

both front anti roll bar drop link bushes perishing

both front tyres close to the legal limit/ cracking and worn on inner edge

chip(s) in windscreen

nail in nsr tyre

rear discs corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2015 53,746 miles

exhaust front section flexi mesh detached

hand brake lever travel high

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 27 Mar 2015 53,732 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust front section flexi mesh detached

hand brake lever travel high

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2014 45,228 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 36,194 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 28,410 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 26 Mar 2011 14,843 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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AV08 HNK is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HNK, 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 AV08 HNK registered?

AV08 HNK is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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