MOT Status
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202,545 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
exhaust corroded
o/s/f tyre outer edges worn
radiator cradle corroded / weak
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
exhaust system corroded
radiator cradle excessive corrosion
surface corrosion to various front and rear suspension components
Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))
Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
exhaust system corroded
radiator cradle excessive corrosion
surface corrosion to various front and rear suspension components
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
front and rear various suspension components corroded
hand brake leaver high may require adjustments or repair
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
front and rear various suspension components corroded
hand brake leaver high may require adjustments or repair
Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
hand brake leaver high may require adjustments or repair
surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear inner & outer edges worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear inner & outer edges worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
hand brake leaver high may require adjustment or repair
n/s/r tyre inner / outer edges worn
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
hand brake leaver high may require adjustment or repair
n/s/r tyre inner / outer edges worn
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Oil leak ()
coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
n/s/f tyre inner edges slightly worn
n/s/r tyre inner edges slightly worn
sump pan corroded
surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Oil leak ()
coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
n/s/f tyre inner edges slightly worn
n/s/r tyre inner edges slightly worn
sump pan corroded
surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle
Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
engine oil leak
exhaust system corroded
rear coil springs corroded
surface corrosion to various parts of vehicle
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
engine oil leak
exhaust system corroded
rear coil springs corroded
surface corrosion to various parts of vehicle
Bodywork damaged.
Both outersills covered.
Heavy surface corrosion on engine oil sump.
Heavy surface corrosion under vehicle.
Slight play in O/S steering inner tie rod joint.
Slight wear to N/S rear anti roll bar mounting D rubber.
Stonechips across windscreen - all within prescribed limits.
View from O/S door mirror just acceptable.
Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Bodywork damaged.
Both outersills covered.
Heavy surface corrosion on engine oil sump.
Heavy surface corrosion under vehicle.
Slight play in O/S steering inner tie rod joint.
Slight wear to N/S rear anti roll bar mounting D rubber.
Slight wear to front brake discs.
Stonechips across windscreen - all within prescribed limits.
View from O/S door mirror just acceptable.
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
nearside front tyre worn on edge
play in rear anti roll bar bushes
s;ight brake judder
chip in windscreen
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Inner Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
nearside front tyre worn on edge
play in rear anti roll bar bushes
s;ight brake judder
chip in windscreen
chip in windscreen
front brake judder
front discs worn
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
chip in windscreen
front brake judder
front discs worn
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CA08 SXR is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.
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 SXR, 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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CA08 SXR is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 30 June 2008.
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