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BT08 VUB

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

122,306 mi
Last recorded122,306 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 VUB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 122,306 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2026 122,287 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 119,622 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2025 119,621 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 116,680 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2024 116,680 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2023 114,537 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 114,537 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2022 111,733 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 May 2022 111,733 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 108,295 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2021 108,295 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 105,092 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 100,476 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear coil springs rusty

Rear suspension arms rusty

Sump pan very rusty

Fail 11 Jun 2019 100,476 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear coil springs rusty

Rear suspension arms rusty

Sump pan very rusty

Pass 7 Jun 2018 91,803 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 81,833 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 68,728 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 56,289 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 56,289 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 44,666 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 35,826 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 26,426 miles

front tyres worn badly on edges advise replace

Fail 15 Jun 2011 20,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 20,685 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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BT08 VUB is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 BT08 VUB, 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 BT08 VUB registered?

BT08 VUB is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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