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BU08 DWG

2008 Mitsubishi Outlander

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

103,195 mi
Last recorded103,195 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander96,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 DWG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelOutlander
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2023 103,195 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Front and rear, frame, arms, springs suspension mountings area and others components corroded

Outer sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle underside corrosion general areas + Rear inner sills

Pass 16 Dec 2022 102,972 miles

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

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

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

Outer sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect

Suspension components corroding front and rear

Vehicle underside corrosion general areas + Rear inner sills

Fail 15 Dec 2022 102,972 miles

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

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

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

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

Outer sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect

Suspension components corroding front and rear

Vehicle underside corrosion general areas + Rear inner sills

Pass 6 Dec 2021 101,482 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower 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))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 97,075 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 88,891 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 82,167 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 82,161 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to n/s rear brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to o/s rear brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system both (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2017 78,725 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear at tail end (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear at tail end (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 73,345 miles

all 4 tyers wearing thin inner outer edges

Fail 20 Sep 2016 73,345 miles

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

all 4 tyers wearing thin inner outer edges

Pass 12 Oct 2015 67,639 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2014 61,368 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

general underside corrosion

Pass 9 Oct 2014 61,368 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

general underside corrosion

Pass 10 Oct 2013 56,251 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 50,222 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Oct 2011 43,132 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 40,201 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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BU08 DWG is a 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BU08 DWG, 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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BU08 DWG is a 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander, first registered on 2 October 2008.

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