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E12 AMJ

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

67,823 mi
Last recorded67,823 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE12 AMJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 67,823 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip loose,losing grease. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2025 67,661 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip loose,losing grease. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 62,664 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 62,567 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 62,425 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2022 62,424 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 62,300 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 59,405 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 56,789 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 54,571 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 52,184 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 49,532 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 45,880 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 37,239 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2012 29,373 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 23,201 miles

both front tyres worn on inner egdes

chip in zone a

Fail 16 Jun 2011 23,187 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

slight chip in zone a

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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E12 AMJ is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 E12 AMJ, 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 E12 AMJ registered?

E12 AMJ is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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