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CA08 WHD

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

94,662 mi
Last recorded94,662 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2021 94,662 miles

Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion to rear exhaust section

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2021 94,662 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion to rear exhaust section

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 86,319 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 86,163 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 74,809 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 74,809 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 63,333 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 51,441 miles

advise front crossmember corroded

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Jun 2016 44,637 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 44,637 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported BACK BOX (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded BOTH REAR SHOCKS/COIL SPRING MOUNTING POINTS (2.4.A.3)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH REAR TYRES (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 37,907 miles

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

both rear tyres wearimg on inner edge.

o/s/f drop link bushes perrished but no movement.

Fail 12 Jun 2015 37,907 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both rear tyres wearimg on inner edge.

o/s/f drop link bushes perrished but no movement.

Pass 16 Jun 2014 30,906 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 24,964 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 19,348 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 12,881 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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CA08 WHD is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 WHD, 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 WHD is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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