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DY58 VXA

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,493 mi
Last recorded113,493 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY58 VXA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 113,493 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2025 113,406 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2024 106,908 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2024 106,887 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 98,433 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 89,837 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 81,892 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 76,452 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 76,442 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2019 71,917 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 64,598 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 64,558 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 57,844 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 98,818 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 52,389 miles

engine managment light on

Fail 19 Oct 2016 52,389 miles

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

engine managment light on

Pass 7 Oct 2015 46,732 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both edges (4.1.E.1)

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

engine light on

Pass 13 Oct 2014 42,033 miles

condition of wiper blades

engine managment light on

Pass 27 Sep 2013 36,436 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 30,814 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 25,627 miles

both rear tyres perished and worn on egdes

front and rear discs corroded

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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DY58 VXA is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DY58 VXA, 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 DY58 VXA registered?

DY58 VXA is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 14 October 2008.

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