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BJ08 WXA

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,294 mi
Last recorded124,294 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 WXA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 124,294 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner 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))

SILLS CORRODED

Pass 8 Oct 2024 91,789 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills inner (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 73,717 miles

SILL COVERS FITTED

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS AND OS REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 60,407 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 47,908 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2020 46,890 miles

General age related corrosion

Fail 25 Sep 2020 46,868 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General age related corrosion

Pass 23 Sep 2019 45,369 miles

Exhaust system heavily corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension and brake components have general age related corrosion

Pass 17 Sep 2018 43,355 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 43,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 41,186 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 41,186 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 37,550 miles

Front exhaust flex deteriorated

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 37,535 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Front exhaust flex deteriorated

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 34,668 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 31,092 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 27,914 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 27,914 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 23,654 miles

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

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)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 17,764 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 WXA is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BJ08 WXA, 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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BJ08 WXA is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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