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DE08 LDJ

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

72,011 mi
Last recorded72,011 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 LDJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 72,011 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 60,320 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 48,465 miles
Fail 17 May 2024 48,432 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2023 37,177 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2022 25,650 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2022 25,635 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2021 24,803 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 18,765 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 11,546 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 11,375 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 10,579 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 10,079 miles

advise fog lamp fitting has damage

Fail 12 Apr 2016 10,079 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 9,614 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 9,115 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 7,965 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Apr 2012 7,362 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 6,447 miles

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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DE08 LDJ is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 DE08 LDJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE08 LDJ registered?

DE08 LDJ is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is DE08 LDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE08 LDJ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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