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DG08 FHW

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,734 mi
Last recorded122,734 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 122,734 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2025 122,734 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 120,438 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 26 May 2023 118,085 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))

Fail 26 May 2023 118,085 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (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 27 May 2022 115,510 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2021 111,989 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2020 108,434 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 104,971 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 104,971 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 101,844 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 101,831 miles

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) drum stick (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 93,014 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play drumstick (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 92,289 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play drumstick (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 74,221 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 55,805 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 49,745 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2014 49,745 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2013 44,386 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 36,560 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 25,341 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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DG08 FHW is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 FHW, 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 FHW is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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