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CP08 OXU

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

70,024 mi
Last recorded70,024 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 OXU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 70,024 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Rear bumper slightly damage

Fail 10 Oct 2024 70,024 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear bumper slightly damage

Pass 7 Oct 2023 67,217 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front and NSR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 64,765 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2022 64,765 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 64,748 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 64,748 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 64,742 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 60,011 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 53,464 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 53,464 miles

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

Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 48,730 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 45,986 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 42,602 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 42,602 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 39,810 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 39,810 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Fail 1 Oct 2012 37,369 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 37,369 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 34,791 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 34,791 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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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CP08 OXU is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 CP08 OXU, 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 CP08 OXU registered?

CP08 OXU is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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