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EF08 WUY

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,773 mi
Last recorded100,773 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 WUY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2024 100,773 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake needs attention

Underbody and components corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2023 91,010 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 81,867 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 81,867 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 75,004 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Fail 2 Aug 2021 74,990 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 71,321 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2020 71,321 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 63,152 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2019 63,152 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 61,019 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Jun 2017 57,188 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts ()

Fail 28 Jun 2017 57,188 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake slightly sticking on

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts ()

Pass 28 Jun 2016 52,790 miles

Nearside Rear brake slightly sticking on

both front tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 6 Jun 2015 44,516 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 38,487 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 34,448 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 27,925 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Jul 2012 27,802 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jun 2011 20,697 miles

Both front outer anti roll bar bushes rubbers slightly perished

Slight wear to both rear inner anti roll bar bushes

Fail 2 Jun 2011 19,988 miles

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Both front outer anti roll bar bushes rubbers slightly perished

Slight wear to both rear inner anti roll bar bushes

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 WUY is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 WUY, 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 WUY registered?

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

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