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EK08 SMU

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

67,732 mi
Last recorded67,732 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 SMU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2018 67,732 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside rear D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play dust cover also slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear road wheel slightly binding when rotated by hand

Fail 29 Dec 2018 67,732 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction inoperative (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside rear D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play dust cover also slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear road wheel slightly binding when rotated by hand

Pass 11 Jan 2018 47,717 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 47,717 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 40,798 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 31,340 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2015 31,336 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracks in tread (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 23,576 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 15,952 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 15,948 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 9,744 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 11 May 2012 9,622 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 8,210 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 SMU is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EK08 SMU, 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 SMU registered?

EK08 SMU is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 2 May 2008.

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