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DE08 YDL

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

163,026 mi
Last recorded163,026 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 YDL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2021 163,026 miles

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

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

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

general under body rust

Pass 25 Nov 2020 158,299 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

general under body rust

Fail 24 Nov 2020 158,298 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

general under body rust

Pass 15 Nov 2019 142,001 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general under body rust

Pass 31 Oct 2018 117,401 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 102,568 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 102,568 miles

Nearside Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 92,368 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 84,566 miles

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

engine covers fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2015 78,260 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 71,224 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 65,948 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 53,278 miles

rear tyres cracking on the tread

Pass 23 Mar 2012 41,845 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 21 Apr 2011 31,950 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 YDL is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 YDL, 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 YDL is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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