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DG08 ZHP

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

86,184 mi
Last recorded86,184 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 86,184 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Underside undersealed

Fail 22 Jul 2025 86,063 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 83,142 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2024 83,133 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 74,201 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 74,195 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 67,772 miles

All underbody covered with under seals heavily

Fail 25 Mar 2022 67,647 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front , rear n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (sump) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s under sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion front and rear suspension components

corrosion steering components

exhaust deteriorated

surface corrosion front and rear brake discs

Pass 23 Jul 2020 66,820 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2020 66,820 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 64,235 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 64,189 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 60,479 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 60,471 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 56,577 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 52,640 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)

Fail 16 Jun 2016 52,640 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 48,542 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 48,531 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 42,836 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 34,822 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 26,709 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 21,209 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 ZHP is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 ZHP, 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 ZHP registered?

DG08 ZHP is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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