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CN08 LXW

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

186,527 mi
Last recorded186,527 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN08 LXW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2024 186,527 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2024 186,527 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 177,132 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 145,673 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 143,184 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2021 143,184 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 136,285 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn in the center of the tread

exhaust corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2020 136,285 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn in the center of the tread

exhaust corroded

Pass 21 May 2019 122,446 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2018 105,482 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)

Pass 8 May 2017 90,146 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 May 2017 89,895 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 71,902 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 55,962 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 47,014 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 38,927 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 38,806 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 29,679 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 29,676 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 23,323 miles

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

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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CN08 LXW is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CN08 LXW, 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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CN08 LXW is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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