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DV08 ANX

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

121,029 mi
Last recorded121,029 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 ANX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 121,029 miles

both rear coil springs corroded.

Pass 12 Mar 2020 116,870 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 116,831 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

auxiliary belt worn and frayed recommend further investigation.

Pass 8 Mar 2019 109,422 miles

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

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

long travel on parking brake lever.

Pass 23 Mar 2018 101,473 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 101,349 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 94,799 miles

Long travel on handbrake..

Rear springs corroded.

Slight play in offside rear anti roll bar drop link.

Fail 15 Mar 2017 94,760 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both nearside & offside (3.5.1g)

Long travel on handbrake..

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

Rear springs corroded.

Slight play in offside rear anti roll bar drop link.

Pass 16 Mar 2016 88,622 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 82,981 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 77,299 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 77,299 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 70,582 miles

nsr tyre worn inner edge

osr tyre worn inner edge (flat spots)

Fail 8 Mar 2013 70,446 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

nsr tyre worn inner edge

osr tyre worn inner edge (flat spots)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 61,007 miles

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

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

both rear tyre treads slightly perished.

both rear tyres have uneven tyre wear on inner edges.

Pass 22 Mar 2011 49,032 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 ANX is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DV08 ANX, 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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DV08 ANX is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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