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DG08 FHD

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,778 mi
Last recorded116,778 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 FHD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 116,778 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 116,775 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 106,669 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 106,664 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 97,888 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 83,751 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 83,688 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Mar 2016 77,210 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 73,319 miles

sills covered

Pass 6 Mar 2014 69,674 miles

sills covered

Pass 18 Mar 2013 65,886 miles

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

sills covered

Pass 23 Feb 2012 61,416 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)

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

sills covered

Pass 25 Feb 2011 57,976 miles

sills covered

Fail 25 Feb 2011 57,976 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

sills covered

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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DG08 FHD is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DG08 FHD, 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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DG08 FHD is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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