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DS08 XSF

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

108,405 mi
Last recorded108,405 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2016
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 XSF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2016 108,405 miles

both rear brake pipes slightly corrored at side of fuel tank

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

fuel filler neck corrored

Pass 16 Mar 2016 103,215 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

engine sump corroded in places

oil leak

power steering pipes dampened

Pass 26 Aug 2015 87,298 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 24 Mar 2015 82,036 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 81,589 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 70,891 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 18 Aug 2014 70,144 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 120,030 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 119,674 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 114,233 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2013 114,092 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 110,171 miles

main beam tell tale in-op

Fail 28 Feb 2013 109,769 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

main beam tell tale in-op

Pass 21 Sep 2012 95,104 miles

main beam interior indicator not working

Pass 1 Jun 2012 169,290 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2012 169,287 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Fail 1 Jun 2011 119,108 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 119,108 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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DS08 XSF 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 61.1%.

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 DS08 XSF, 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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DS08 XSF is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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