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EK08 AZR

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

87,654 mi
Last recorded87,654 miles
Recorded on18 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 AZR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2021 87,654 miles
Fail 15 May 2021 87,480 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 67,409 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

o/s/r tyre cracking and wearing edges

Fail 26 Feb 2020 67,407 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

o/s/r tyre cracking and wearing edges

Pass 4 Mar 2019 63,282 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 61,765 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 61,765 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 58,130 miles

Battery loose [positive terminal insulated]

Fail 2 Mar 2017 58,130 miles

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

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

Battery loose [positive terminal insulated]

Pass 3 Mar 2016 53,872 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 49,046 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 46,058 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 29 Jan 2014 46,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 25 Mar 2013 44,798 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear tyres perished

Pass 25 Mar 2013 44,798 miles

Rear tyres perished

Pass 30 Mar 2012 42,095 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 30,528 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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EK08 AZR is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EK08 AZR, 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 EK08 AZR registered?

EK08 AZR is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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