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DV08 AMU

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

49,547 mi
Last recorded49,547 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 AMU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 49,547 miles

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 16 May 2019 39,576 miles

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

engine & sill covers fitted

Pass 9 May 2018 31,159 miles

engine & sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2017 30,350 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit side wall cracking (4.1.E.1)

engine & sill covers fitted

Fail 27 Mar 2017

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit side wall cracking (4.1.E.1)

engine & sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2016 29,226 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front wiper blade split

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 27,381 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 25,246 miles

NSR tyre side wall cracked

read fog light cracked but working

Pass 3 Apr 2013 22,757 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 19,270 miles

offside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 10 Mar 2011 15,694 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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DV08 AMU is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DV08 AMU, 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 DV08 AMU registered?

DV08 AMU is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is DV08 AMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV08 AMU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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