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DE08 MFO

2008 Mitsubishi Outlander

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,074 mi
Last recorded122,074 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander96,803 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 MFO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelOutlander
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 122,074 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 120,643 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 119,101 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 117,628 miles

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

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

Offside Front small bind to brake

exhaust rear silencer small blow

Pass 16 Aug 2021 116,214 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 115,214 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2020 115,214 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 111,077 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Starting to delaminate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Starting to delaminate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 9 Jan 2020 111,066 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Starting to delaminate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Starting to delaminate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 11 Jan 2019 98,671 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Possible diesel leak. Under tray fitted obscuring view

Fail 10 Jan 2019 98,670 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (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))

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

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Possible diesel leak. Under tray fitted obscuring view

Pass 19 Dec 2017 87,631 miles

Both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads very low (3.5.1g)

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 12 Jan 2017 79,176 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 70,602 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 67,068 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 54,271 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 45,742 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 45,742 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 34,931 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 24,113 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Outlander?

Based on 726,436 MOT tests across 75,074 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
8,010
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
75,074
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,278
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,050
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 4,007
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,610
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DE08 MFO is a 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 96,803 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Outlander fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,278 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DE08 MFO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Outlander typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Mitsubishi Outlander is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DE08 MFO is a 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander, first registered on 10 April 2008.

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