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CA08 SXP

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,633 mi
Last recorded70,633 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2020 70,633 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Jun 2019 64,319 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

nearside rear tyre tread cracking

power steering fluid low

Fail 18 Jun 2019 64,094 miles

Brake performance not tested due to fail items listed (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

nearside rear tyre tread cracking

power steering fluid low

rear brake discs slightly corroded/pitted

Pass 26 Jun 2018 56,635 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2018 56,474 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 46,015 miles

EML light on

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

Fail 11 Apr 2017 46,015 miles

EML light on

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 31,269 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 31,078 miles

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

Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 22,421 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

nearside door mirror damaged

Pass 21 Oct 2013 18,915 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 15,909 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 15,909 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 12,695 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 12,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 SXP is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SXP, 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 SXP registered?

CA08 SXP is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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