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AY08 YME

2008 Mitsubishi Outlander

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

153,041 mi
Last recorded153,041 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander96,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 YME
MakeMitsubishi
ModelOutlander
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 153,041 miles

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

rear suspension components corroded ( surface rust)

Pass 10 Dec 2024 142,241 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened surface rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2024 142,229 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened surface rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 132,956 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 124,679 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

rear suspension corroded ( surface rust )

Pass 30 Nov 2021 114,101 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 106,225 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 96,779 miles

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

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODED.

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Fail 27 Nov 2019 96,779 miles

Brake performance not tested DECELEROMETER TEST REQUIRED ON THIS VEHICLE AND CONDITION OF FRONT BRAKES DID NOT ALLOW A DRIVEN TEST. (1.2.1 (g))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODED.

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 28 Nov 2018 87,611 miles

front brake pads low

front discs worn

Pass 13 Oct 2017 78,046 miles

all rear brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside front outer brake pad wearing thin

nearside front tyre bald on edges worn close to wear bars

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2016 68,656 miles

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

offside rear linkage slight play

offside rear outer brake pad close to minimum thickness

Fail 16 Sep 2016 68,575 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

offside rear linkage slight play

offside rear outer brake pad close to minimum thickness

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 1 Sep 2015 62,117 miles

nearside front brake slight bind

offside front tyre worn on edges close to wear bars

rear brake pads very close to minimum thickness

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 29 Aug 2014 55,776 miles

offside front tyre slight wear inner edge

Fail 28 Aug 2014 55,774 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre slight wear inner edge

Pass 27 Aug 2013 47,475 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 42,477 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 42,477 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear seats folded away at time of test not allowing full inspection of seat belts

Pass 5 Mar 2012 31,051 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 20,613 miles

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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AY08 YME is a 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AY08 YME, 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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AY08 YME is a 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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