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BF08 DCU

2008 Mitsubishi Outlander

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

147,612 mi
Last recorded147,612 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander96,803 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 DCU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelOutlander
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2024 147,612 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 143,243 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 138,473 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded, not excessively

Pass 16 Jul 2021 134,262 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 134,262 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 130,701 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 130,701 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2019 124,497 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 114,280 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 3K (3.5.1g)

rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 4 Apr 2018 114,279 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 3K (3.5.1g)

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 7 Apr 2017 98,891 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

no access to rear rear seat belts

Fail 7 Apr 2017 98,891 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

no access to rear rear seat belts

Pass 29 Jun 2016 87,300 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 87,300 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 66,968 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 51,882 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2013 36,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Apr 2013 36,414 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Apr 2012 20,885 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 9,247 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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BF08 DCU is a 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BF08 DCU, 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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BF08 DCU is a 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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