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DF57 AUX

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

72,831 mi
Last recorded72,831 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF57 AUX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2020 72,831 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 60 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195 60 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jan 2020 72,831 miles

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 60 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195 60 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 59,203 miles

Exhaust system deteriorating

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 52,421 miles

Oil leak sump is very rusty and has slight leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Jan 2018 52,421 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded snapped and spring sitting on lower arm (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit (3.5.1g)

Oil leak sump is very rusty and has slight leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 46,456 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 40,265 miles

general underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside rear (3.5.1i)

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 27 Jan 2016 40,258 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside rear (3.5.1i)

exhaust system deteriorated

general underbody corrosion

Pass 21 Jan 2015 34,287 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brakes slight judder

Fail 21 Jan 2015 34,283 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brakes slight judder

Pass 22 Jan 2014 28,143 miles

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

front exhaust flex deteriorated

Fail 22 Jan 2014 28,138 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

front exhaust flex deteriorated

Fail 22 Jan 2013 21,513 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust system corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2013 21,513 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust system corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2012 17,655 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front exhaust heat shield corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2011 14,196 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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DF57 AUX is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DF57 AUX, 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 DF57 AUX registered?

DF57 AUX is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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