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CA08 EVR

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

73,187 mi
Last recorded73,187 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 EVR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 73,187 miles

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 67,735 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing slightly on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 Dec 2021 67,683 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing slightly on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 60,212 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2020 60,212 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 53,276 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2018 45,839 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 38,507 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 38,442 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 30,652 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 30,611 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CAT (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 23,617 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 23,617 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2015 22,570 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2014 19,508 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 15,895 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 13,014 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 May 2011 9,154 miles

some wear front tyre edges

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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CA08 EVR is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CA08 EVR, 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 CA08 EVR registered?

CA08 EVR is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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