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EF08 BDV

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

115,645 mi
Last recorded115,645 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 BDV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 115,645 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2025 108,602 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 101,986 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 93,613 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 85,997 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 78,310 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 71,864 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 71,864 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2019 62,651 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 55,026 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 54,321 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 52,656 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 52,656 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2015 48,365 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 43,136 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 37,965 miles

osf wiper is split at the ends

Pass 11 May 2012 32,582 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 24,576 miles

nsf wiper split at one end

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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EF08 BDV is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EF08 BDV, 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 EF08 BDV registered?

EF08 BDV is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is EF08 BDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF08 BDV shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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