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DE58 BVZ

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

51,045 mi
Last recorded51,045 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE58 BVZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 51,045 miles

Front Coil spring corroded top coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front and rear sub frames including associated suspension corroded

fuel filler pipes corroded

under side corroded all over

Fail 23 Oct 2025 51,045 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded top coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front and rear sub frames including associated suspension corroded

fuel filler pipes corroded

under side corroded all over

Pass 1 Nov 2024 46,882 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer has been welded (6.1.2 (a))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured engine bay (4.11 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2024 46,874 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer has been welded (6.1.2 (a))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured engine bay (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 41,715 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured engine bay (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 36,163 miles

Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured under bonnet (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 33,215 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 31,479 miles

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

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

both rear inner sills corroded

Pass 7 May 2019 27,663 miles

rear tyres slight age cracking on outer walls

Pass 15 May 2018 24,288 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 21,489 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 16,799 miles

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 16 Sep 2015 16,170 miles

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 3 Oct 2014 14,488 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 12,873 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 10,537 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 8,452 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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DE58 BVZ is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 DE58 BVZ, 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 DE58 BVZ registered?

DE58 BVZ is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 11 November 2008.

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