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DK08 XFC

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

106,313 mi
Last recorded106,313 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 106,313 miles

Auxiliary belt worn

Coil spring corroded Nsr and osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel filler neck corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nsr and Osr lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nsr and Osr trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nsr and Osr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Ns and Os inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 29 Apr 2024 106,312 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Auxiliary belt worn

Coil spring corroded Nsr and osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel filler neck corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nsr and Osr lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nsr and Osr trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nsr and Osr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Ns and Os inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 May 2023 105,412 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

sill covers fitted

Fail 10 May 2023 105,409 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 May 2022 102,289 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

Fail 12 May 2022 102,289 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 6 May 2021 95,781 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

sump corroded and leaking

Fail 6 May 2021 95,781 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

sump corroded and leaking

Pass 27 May 2020 88,353 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside and nearside rear trailing arms bushes deteriorated

sill covers fitted

Fail 27 May 2020 88,353 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside and nearside rear trailing arms bushes deteriorated

sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2019 78,909 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck pipe ()

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn 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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 30 Mar 2019 78,797 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck pipe ()

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn 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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2018 70,401 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

all 4 tyres cracking in tread

Pass 21 Feb 2017 61,941 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 56,557 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 56,557 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 50,260 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 43,961 miles

advise wipers

Fail 25 Feb 2014 43,955 miles

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

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

advise wipers

Pass 25 Feb 2013 38,545 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 33,326 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 26,377 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 XFC is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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