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CE08 OJO

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

129,915 mi
Last recorded129,915 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 OJO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2023 129,915 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 7 Apr 2023 129,915 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2022 116,726 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 113,066 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 113,019 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded going to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to flex (1.1.11 (c))

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

front and rear sub frames corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2020 110,424 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 104,114 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 97,956 miles

Front bumper damaged

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear brake application slightly uneven

Rear exhaust heat shield not fully secured

Fail 5 Mar 2018 97,923 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front bumper damaged

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear brake application slightly uneven

Rear exhaust heat shield not fully secured

Pass 24 Feb 2017 92,330 miles

Offside Rear wheel slight binding

Pass 24 Mar 2016 88,597 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 23 Mar 2016 88,597 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2015 74,415 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 62,177 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2014 62,177 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 50,118 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 37,705 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 25,418 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking

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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CE08 OJO is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CE08 OJO, 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 CE08 OJO registered?

CE08 OJO is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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