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C4 ESW

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,328 mi
Last recorded39,328 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 ESW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 39,328 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 35,425 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Sides (4.1.E.1)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To Hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 32,830 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 32,822 miles

Central Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 28,633 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 23,855 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 22,603 miles

both front tyres worn down on inside edge

Pass 20 Mar 2012 19,645 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 16,895 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

both rear tyres worn on inside edge still legal due to nature of tread pattern

Pass 6 Apr 2011 16,895 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres worn on inside edge still legal due to nature of tread pattern

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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C4 ESW is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C4 ESW, 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 C4 ESW registered?

C4 ESW is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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