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DK08 XEN

2008 Mitsubishi Grandis

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,090 mi
Last recorded145,090 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Grandis85,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK08 XEN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGrandis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 145,090 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear subframe corroded

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

Fail 9 Sep 2025 145,070 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear subframe corroded

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

Pass 10 Jun 2024 130,713 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Jun 2024 130,713 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 123,661 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 123,661 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 117,679 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 117,679 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 109,921 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 107,332 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215 55 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 102,002 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 96,683 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 96,683 miles

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

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 86,354 miles

Both outer sills and under front of vehicle covered.

Engine idle slightly high.

Heavy surface corrosion under vehicle.

Heavy wear and corrosion to front brake discs.

Just acceptable wear to front brake pads.

Pass 18 Mar 2016 77,326 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 69,024 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2014 63,654 miles

offside wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 11 Mar 2013 56,734 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 48,248 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 36,211 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Grandis?

Based on 71,169 MOT tests across 4,473 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
7,509
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
4,473
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,423
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,652
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,512
position lamp(s) not working 1,074
Registration plate lamp not working 860
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DK08 XEN is a 2008 Mitsubishi Grandis in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Mitsubishi Grandis models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 85,444 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Grandis fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,423 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DK08 XEN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Grandis typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Mitsubishi Grandis is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DK08 XEN registered?

DK08 XEN is a 2008 Mitsubishi Grandis, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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