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BG57 BZR

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

139,055 mi
Last recorded139,055 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG57 BZR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 139,055 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

covers fitted to outer sills not allowing full inspection

exhaust system is very corroded and starting to deteriorate

Pass 13 Oct 2017 122,156 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules various (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both rear tyres close to limit worn badly on inner edges.advise replacement.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded.rear mtg broken.various components corroded.various bushes worn.engine sump poor.

various underbody corrosion.front cross member corroded.

Fail 12 Oct 2017 122,156 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules various (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both rear tyres close to limit worn badly on inner edges.advise replacement.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded.rear mtg broken.various components corroded.various bushes worn.engine sump poor.

various underbody corrosion.front cross member corroded.

Pass 22 Apr 2016 103,986 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded.front exhaust flexi pipe poor.various components corroded.

various bushes worn.play n/s rack arm play.

Fail 22 Apr 2016 103,986 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded.front exhaust flexi pipe poor.various components corroded.

various bushes worn.play n/s rack arm play.

Fail 28 Apr 2015 91,868 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded.front flexi pipe poor.various components corroding.various bushes worn.wipers worn.o/s/r tyre low on pressure.engine sump corroded.

Pass 28 Apr 2015 91,868 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded.front flexi pipe poor.various components corroding.various bushes worn.wipers worn.o/s/r tyre low on pressure.engine sump corroded.

Pass 20 Feb 2014 73,463 miles

slight play in steering ns ball joint

Pass 8 Mar 2013 58,274 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 40,779 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 24,739 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)

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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BG57 BZR is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BG57 BZR, 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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BG57 BZR is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 17 January 2008.

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