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DE08 LDK

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,722 mi
Last recorded153,722 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 153,722 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2026 153,722 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 143,640 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Body component slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body component slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 143,640 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Body component slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body component slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 134,262 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 Mar 2024 134,260 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe burst (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Mar 2023 127,299 miles

Nearside Front Washer jet blocked

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Nail in sidewall ()

Pass 24 Mar 2022 120,902 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 120,818 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inside wheel arch/lower sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 115,759 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2021 115,759 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 111,458 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 102,934 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 94,430 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear d bushes worn slight play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 86,115 miles

Offside steering end joint has slight play

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes have slight play (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 86,115 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside steering end joint has slight play

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes have slight play (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 78,948 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 78,806 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle N/S/F slow 40% imbalance (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake excessively fluctuating Both front (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 69,965 miles

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

offside front brake binding very slightly

Pass 24 Mar 2014 60,603 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 50,372 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 27 Mar 2012 38,729 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 38,729 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Mar 2011 30,214 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 LDK is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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