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DU08 HMO

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2020
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,834 mi
Last recorded105,834 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 HMO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019 105,834 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 84,312 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

engine oil level low

Fail 9 Aug 2017 84,312 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

engine oil level low

Pass 5 Jul 2016 70,338 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Jul 2016 70,399 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 66,344 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 66,339 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 63,086 miles

Battery, one hook of battery clamp is not fully located in position

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

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

Underfloor brake and fuel pipes, one clip is damaged but pipes still secure

Pass 29 Jul 2013 58,039 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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DU08 HMO is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DU08 HMO, 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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DU08 HMO is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 30 March 2008.

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