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EA08 DVF

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

65,812 mi
Last recorded65,812 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 DVF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 65,812 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 52,033 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 51,769 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 51,767 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2023 51,152 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2022 50,229 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 50,227 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2021 49,549 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 48,941 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 46,565 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 44,022 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 41,549 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 39,153 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 39,153 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

osr tyre is cracked around the tread

Pass 13 Apr 2015 36,625 miles

rear wiper is split

Pass 10 Apr 2014 34,701 miles

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

os wiper is smearing

Pass 11 Apr 2013 32,830 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 28,100 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 20,020 miles

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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EA08 DVF is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 EA08 DVF, 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 EA08 DVF registered?

EA08 DVF is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 18 April 2008.

Is EA08 DVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA08 DVF shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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