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BJ08 FDV

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

212,191 mi
Last recorded212,191 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 FDV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2022 212,191 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 185,643 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 185,608 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 185,505 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 157,580 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 157,383 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 145,660 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 139,791 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 134,525 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 128,263 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 128,263 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 120,980 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)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 112,151 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 109,000 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 85,528 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 62,992 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)

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 FDV is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FDV, 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 FDV registered?

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

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