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DK08 XEV

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

109,628 mi
Last recorded109,628 miles
Recorded on31 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK08 XEV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2023 109,628 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 May 2023 109,628 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 106,506 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 100,902 miles

both rear tyres and offside front tyre perishing

Fail 28 May 2021 100,876 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 6 Feb 2020 96,595 miles

Nearside Front Fog light out

Underbody corrosion

Pass 4 Feb 2019 94,759 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 94,755 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 91,242 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 88,220 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 88,220 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 84,737 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 81,429 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 76,856 miles

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 70,255 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust generaly corroded

o/s front tyre worn close to tread wear indicators

Pass 7 Feb 2012 58,294 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 58,294 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 43,163 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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DK08 XEV is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DK08 XEV, 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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DK08 XEV is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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