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EA08 FLP

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

70,770 mi
Last recorded70,770 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 FLP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 70,770 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 68,035 miles
Fail 14 May 2025 68,035 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2024 65,043 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2024 65,042 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 60,517 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2022 57,884 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 4 May 2021 57,709 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2020 57,626 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 57,113 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 56,212 miles

Brakes slightly binding on

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

Pass 16 May 2017 54,698 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 52,068 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 51,092 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 49,432 miles

rear seats folded at time of test

Pass 20 Nov 2014 47,270 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 43,717 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 41,432 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2013 39,000 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 35,896 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 21,623 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 17,030 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 FLP is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FLP, 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 FLP registered?

EA08 FLP is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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