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DN57 UNZ

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

150,931 mi
Last recorded150,931 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN57 UNZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 150,931 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 141,433 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)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 135,084 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust section deteriorated

Pass 18 Jan 2016 125,418 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Jan 2016 125,418 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Jan 2015 110,640 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 110,640 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 93,716 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 93,708 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 76,884 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 76,784 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2012 57,939 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 57,939 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 43,763 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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DN57 UNZ is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DN57 UNZ, 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 DN57 UNZ registered?

DN57 UNZ is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 24 January 2008.

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