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C21 ROW

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

149,909 mi
Last recorded149,909 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC21 ROW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 149,909 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 142,392 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 135,621 miles

age related corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 19 Jul 2023 130,268 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower mounting bush worn (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower mounting bush worn (5.3.2 (c))

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

age related corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 28 Jul 2022 125,370 miles

Both bottom ball joint dust covers perishing

Both front suspension arm rear bushes worn

Pass 26 Jul 2021 119,963 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 117,434 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 112,546 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 105,679 miles

Central Rear Additional stop lamp not working but can`t see if it is wired into the brake light circuit

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 99,714 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 89,036 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 89,034 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 80,361 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 65,434 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 50,224 miles

Both front tyre tread depths measure 3mm.

Nearside rear tyre tread depth measures 3mm.

Pass 8 Oct 2011 37,795 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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C21 ROW is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 C21 ROW, 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 C21 ROW registered?

C21 ROW is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 9 October 2008.

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