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BJ08 XBY

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

26,923 mi
Last recorded26,923 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 26,923 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 23,341 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 23,273 miles

All 4 tyres cracked/crazed on outer side walls, fronts worn on inner and outer edges.

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)

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

Fail 25 Aug 2015 23,249 miles

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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)

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

all four tyres sidewalls crazed and split

Pass 18 Jul 2014 12,820 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 12,682 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 9,050 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 7,961 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 6,580 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 XBY is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XBY, 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 XBY registered?

BJ08 XBY is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 11 July 2008.

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