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BT08 XSC

2008 Mitsubishi Outlander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

183,302 mi
Last recorded183,302 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander96,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 XSC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelOutlander
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2022 183,302 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sound deadening material insecure Under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front wheel arches trims and under tray damaged

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Bumper trim missing

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

suspension components has surface corrosion

Pass 18 Feb 2021 172,793 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 18 Feb 2021 172,793 miles

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced mud and debris within the lens (4.5.4 (a))

front undertray partial loose, clips missing

Pass 10 Mar 2020 166,061 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X 2 ()

Fail 9 Mar 2020 166,059 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing not checked

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X 2 ()

Pass 24 Apr 2019 154,294 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 135,996 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Apr 2018 135,996 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Apr 2017 120,750 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test hanging from mirror ()

Nearside Front fog lamp broken but not jagged protrusion

Nearside Front position lamp is dull

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear fog lens cracked but not showing white light

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

Fail 20 Apr 2017 120,750 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test hanging from mirror ()

Nearside Front fog lamp broken but not jagged protrusion

Nearside Front position lamp is dull

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear fog lens cracked but not showing white light

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 106,257 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 91,883 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

vehicle presented with rear seats stowed

Fail 21 Apr 2015 91,883 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

vehicle presented with rear seats stowed

Pass 24 Apr 2014 76,727 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 59,583 miles

both front tyres worn close to limits

offside rear tyre worn close to limit inner edge

offside wiper blade in poor condition - recommend replacement

Fail 21 Jun 2012 46,886 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 46,886 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 33,074 miles

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 XSC is a 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 XSC, 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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BT08 XSC is a 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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