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AV57 XLG

2008 Mitsubishi Outlander

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

151,321 mi
Last recorded151,321 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander96,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 XLG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelOutlander
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 151,321 miles

ASC service required on dash

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear trailing arm mounting areas starting to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar 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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear silencer, joint heavily corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2025 151,186 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested Both headlamps cloudy, no beam image (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

ASC service required on dash

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear trailing arm mounting areas starting to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar 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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear silencer, joint heavily corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2024 143,898 miles

ACTIVE STABILITY CONTROL LIGHT ON DASH.

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

COOLANT CLOSE TO MINIMUM.

ENGINE LIGHT ON DASH.

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW ON EDGES. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn BOTH REAR TRILING ARM BUSHES SPLITTING & STARTING TO SEPARATE. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 143,857 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt LOOSE. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225-55X18V) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

ACTIVE STABILITY CONTROL LIGHT ON DASH.

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

COOLANT CLOSE TO MINIMUM.

ENGINE LIGHT ON DASH.

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW ON EDGES. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSR TYRE 2017 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn BOTH REAR TRILING ARM BUSHES SPLITTING & STARTING TO SEPARATE. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 134,565 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

dashboard states a fault with the traction control system

Fail 24 Oct 2023 134,395 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/55/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Spare tyre defective low on air pressure also carrier needs tightening up ()

dashboard states a fault with the traction control system

Pass 1 Nov 2022 124,438 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under tray slightly insecure

Pass 20 Oct 2021 115,568 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 115,568 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 113,949 miles

general rust under the car

Pass 12 Oct 2019 107,793 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 95,418 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 84,284 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 73,712 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 67,727 miles

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)

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

Fail 29 Oct 2015 67,727 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 61,260 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 55,863 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Oct 2013 55,863 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

coolant level low

Pass 20 Oct 2012 49,454 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Oct 2012 49,454 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jan 2011 39,774 miles

nearside front and offside front discs are worn

nearside rear and offside rear discs are worn

Fail 18 Jan 2011 39,774 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front and offside front discs are worn

nearside rear and offside rear discs are worn

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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AV57 XLG is a 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AV57 XLG, 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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AV57 XLG is a 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander, first registered on 23 January 2008.

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