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CA57 LRV

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

134,530 mi
Last recorded134,530 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2016
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA57 LRV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2016 134,530 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 117,493 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 86,011 miles

Exhaust Felix Damaged

Rear Break pads Low and Discs Slightly Lipped

Rear bumper insecure

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Unable to inspect front break pads

Fail 16 Dec 2013 86,011 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Exhaust Felix Damaged

Rear Break pads Low and Discs Slightly Lipped

Rear bumper insecure

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Unable to inspect front break pads

Pass 13 Dec 2012 69,601 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f steering arm slight movement

rear bumper slight damage

Fail 12 Dec 2012 69,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f sidelight slightly dim

o/s/f steering arm slight movement

rear bumper slight damage

Pass 28 Dec 2011 53,612 miles

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

unable to check outer sills due to plastic covers fitted

Fail 28 Dec 2011 53,612 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

unable to check outer sills due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2010 32,902 miles

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

accident damage to rear of vehicle

Fail 17 Dec 2010 32,901 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

accident damage to rear of vehicle

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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CA57 LRV is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 CA57 LRV, 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 CA57 LRV registered?

CA57 LRV is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 4 January 2008.

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