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BT08 VUA

2008 Mitsubishi Outlander

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

156,999 mi
Last recorded156,999 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander96,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 VUA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelOutlander
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 156,999 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 11 Aug 2017 143,849 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2017 143,849 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 136,358 miles

nearside steering rack has slight play

Fail 11 Aug 2016 136,358 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

nearside steering rack has slight play

Pass 25 Jul 2015 125,055 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 111,928 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 111,928 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 96,296 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 91,022 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 84,088 miles

unable to check rear 6th and 7th seatbelts due to seats being folded away

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Outlander?

Based on 726,436 MOT tests across 75,074 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
8,010
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
75,074
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,278
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,050
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 4,007
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,610
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BT08 VUA is a 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 96,803 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 Outlander fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,278 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BT08 VUA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Outlander typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Mitsubishi Outlander is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BT08 VUA registered?

BT08 VUA is a 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander, first registered on 10 July 2008.

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