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DG08 MHO

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,999 mi
Last recorded79,999 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2020 79,999 miles

Nearside Front suspension arm rusty

Offside Front suspension arm rusty

Fail 20 Mar 2020 79,999 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension arm rusty

Offside Front suspension arm rusty

Pass 27 Mar 2019 74,087 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 67,768 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear brake pipes slightly corroded by rear flexys (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 61,690 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears by flexys? (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer tyre wall cut just see cords?

Offside Rear Outer sill been repaired cannot see plastic trim covering sill

Offside Rear brake binding on foot or handbrake ? on limit

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear arms bushes split (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 56,387 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 56,387 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 50,233 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 50,233 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

rear brake disc,s corroded on edge,s

Pass 26 Mar 2014 43,640 miles

n/s/f wiper slightly split

Pass 11 Mar 2013 37,186 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 37,186 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 30,674 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 30,674 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 24,844 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 MHO is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MHO, 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 DG08 MHO registered?

DG08 MHO is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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