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DE58 OTS

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

90,965 mi
Last recorded90,965 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE58 OTS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2023 90,965 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 89,336 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 85,637 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 81,462 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 77,892 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 72,077 miles

Nearside Front rack end slight play

parking brake lever little reserve travel

Fail 5 Dec 2018 72,077 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front rack end slight play

parking brake lever little reserve travel

Pass 4 Dec 2017 64,090 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Dec 2017 64,090 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Nov 2016 55,802 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 50,207 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 42,627 miles

front brake pads getting low/front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 27 Nov 2013 35,728 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 29,873 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 23,336 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 OTS is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red 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 DE58 OTS, 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 OTS registered?

DE58 OTS is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 6 December 2008.

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The MOT history for DE58 OTS shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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