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E2 ERX

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

109,538 mi
Last recorded109,538 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE2 ERX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2026 109,538 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2025 104,627 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 99,411 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 91,838 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 84,829 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Jul 2022 84,828 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 78,673 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre is wearing on outer edge and cracking

Offside Front tyre is devoid of tread on outer edge

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 78,673 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre is wearing on outer edge and cracking

Offside Front tyre is devoid of tread on outer edge

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 72,427 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre is cracking slightly on outer edge

Offside Front tyre is devoid of tread on outer edge

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Jul 2020 72,427 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre is cracking slightly on outer edge

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre is devoid of tread on outer edge

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 66,162 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre also devoid of tread on outer edge

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre cracking slightly on outer edge

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

Fail 8 Jul 2019 66,159 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre also devoid of tread on outer edge

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre cracking slightly on outer edge

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 60,024 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 17 May 2018 60,019 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner side wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 17 May 2017 53,694 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2016 47,206 miles

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

Nearside and offside front tyres have 3mm tread

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

Pass 12 May 2015 40,735 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 34,129 miles

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

offside rear tyre under inflated

Pass 14 May 2013 28,581 miles

nearside rear tyre has 2mm tread

offside rear tyre has 3mm tread

Pass 10 May 2012 27,185 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 27,184 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2011 21,667 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres tread cracking\perished

both rear tyres tread cracking\perished

n\s\f tyre inner edge wearing thin

o\s\f tyre inner edge wearing thin

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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E2 ERX is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 E2 ERX, 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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E2 ERX is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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