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BJ08 FDU

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,455 mi
Last recorded85,455 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 FDU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 85,455 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear o/s n/s (2.4.A.3)

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 6 Apr 2017 75,915 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre perished

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

Slight play in offside and nearside front steering rack ends

Pass 4 Apr 2016 69,477 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2016 69,433 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 61,608 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 53,398 miles

offside front steering rack play

Pass 29 Mar 2013 44,984 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2013 44,984 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres perished on outer tread

Pass 29 Mar 2012 34,401 miles

small cuts both front tyre sidewalls , both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 24 Mar 2011 24,575 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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BJ08 FDU is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BJ08 FDU, 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 BJ08 FDU registered?

BJ08 FDU is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is BJ08 FDU safe to buy?

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