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DV08 ODB

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2023
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

112,112 mi
Last recorded112,112 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 ODB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2022 112,112 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 May 2021 108,136 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 105,872 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from the oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back brake pipes corroded in the clips (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2020 105,860 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush perished and de-laminated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slightly low on effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from the oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back brake pipes corroded in the clips (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 99,721 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

rear brake discs corroded

some corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

Pass 5 Jun 2017 86,075 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating

front tyres wearing on edges

slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

Pass 26 May 2016 83,750 miles

Offside Front tyre perished

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

slight play in offside front steering rack end

Pass 22 May 2015 81,049 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2014 70,312 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 58,966 miles

grab on n/s front brake.

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 11 May 2012 46,946 miles

grab on both front brakes.

grab on both rear brakes.

o/s front brake bind.

rear brake pads worn.

Pass 19 Apr 2011 35,474 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)

engine oil level is just above minimum mark

nearside rear outer inertia seatbelt and stalk not fully inspected due to child seat strapped in position

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 ODB is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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

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