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CA53 DAX

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

190,489 mi
Last recorded190,489 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA53 DAX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 190,489 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 183,091 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2019 183,013 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced Bulb very dim (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Front brake effort on application varies side to side (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamp lenses deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both rear outer seat belts (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 174,159 miles

Front 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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 168,734 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 159,199 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear suspension trailing arms, front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Nov 2016 159,199 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear suspension trailing arms, front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 149,572 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 124,744 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside front sidelight was not working but came on when tapped by hand

Fail 30 Sep 2013 91,861 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Grease thrown around offside inner driveshaft boot although boot is secure.

Pass 30 Sep 2013 91,861 miles

Grease thrown around offside inner driveshaft boot although boot is secure.

Pass 1 Oct 2012 69,014 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 54,663 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front registration plate broken

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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CA53 DAX is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CA53 DAX, 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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CA53 DAX is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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