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E582 FAB

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

99,875 mi
Last recorded99,875 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE582 FAB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 99,875 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded breather ()

Pass 11 Mar 2024 99,850 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 99,662 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 98,571 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 95,842 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 95,840 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 93,672 miles

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

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 89,647 miles

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 84,516 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 78,634 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play steering rack inner (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Feb 2017 78,634 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play steering rack inner (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 72,393 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 72,393 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 64,498 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 56,157 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 56,157 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2013 47,934 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 47,934 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 38,029 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 38,029 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 26,707 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 26,707 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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E582 FAB is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 E582 FAB, 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 E582 FAB registered?

E582 FAB is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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The MOT history for E582 FAB shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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