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ED08 HAM

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

158,336 mi
Last recorded158,336 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationED08 HAM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 158,336 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2026 157,745 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Intermittent (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light Showing white light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 152,162 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jan 2025 152,138 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 144,042 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 144,007 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 133,840 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 118,052 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 104,588 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front screen o/s/swept stone chip

streeing gaitor n/s prashed

Pass 17 May 2019 95,675 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2018 89,793 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 83,839 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 76,948 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 65,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 May 2015 65,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 8 May 2014 44,401 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 44,401 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 4 Mar 2013 33,325 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 33,325 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 26,676 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 19,690 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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ED08 HAM is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 ED08 HAM, 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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ED08 HAM is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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