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EF08 WUX

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,009 mi
Last recorded97,009 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 WUX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2018 97,009 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 97,009 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 89,918 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 83,060 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 83,060 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 73,494 miles

Outer sidewall of offside front tyre damaged

Fail 23 Jun 2015 73,494 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 63,963 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 63,963 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 57,782 miles

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Nearside front inner and outer treads on 3mm.

Offside front outer and inner treads on 3mm.

Offside front outer track rod end has play in ball joint.

Offside rear brake pads approx 30% worn.

Power assisted steering pipe is weeping through a joint in the flexible hose.

Rear number plate cracked slightly.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2012 46,626 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)

slight movement in the os track rod end ball joint

Pass 19 May 2011 36,818 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on outside edge

N/S/R tyre perished/cracked

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S/F tyre perished/cracked

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

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 WUX is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EF08 WUX, 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 WUX registered?

EF08 WUX is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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